Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $58,500 total settlements.
Weber, Tiara, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV04518,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2022, ended March 1, 2023
$38,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2019, three plaintiffs were playing the skully game near a playground in Brooklyn when officers approached the plaintiffs without cause and arrested them. The NYPD officers tightly handcuffed the plaintiffs causing pain and numbness in their hands. The plaintiffs asked if the handcuffs could be loosened or removed but the NYPD officers ignore their requests. When the plaintiffs inquired why they were being arrested, the NYPD officers threatened them with bodily harm, pushed, shoved, cursed, and screamed at them. People in the crowd who were fearful approached the NYPD officers but were threatened with arrest and bodily harm. When one plaintiff, complained about the verbal and physical abuse they w...
Smith, Tyasia vs Anes, Michael, et al.
Case # 519218/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 22, 2020, ended January 24, 2024
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2019, at around 6:00 p.m., plaintiff Tyasia Smith was in the vicinity of Pacific Street and Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, when she was allegedly unlawfully handcuffed and falsely arrested by police officers without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The officers did not find any drugs, weapons, or contraband in Smith's possession, and she did not commit any crime or act suspiciously. Despite this, Smith was forcefully handcuffed, during which one officer allegedly bent her pinky finger back, causing a torn tendon and permanent injury. The handcuffs were also placed unreasonably tight, leading to pain and injury to her wrists and hands. Although she informed the officers of the discomfort a...