Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $22,000 total settlements.
Zimmerman, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159302/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, October 2, 2019
Lawrence, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08678,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2016, ended June 15, 2018
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2015, plaintiffs were out shopping when defendants (in plainclothes) approached plaintiffs with their guns drawn and grabbed them with force. Defendants then searched and tightly handcuffed plaintiffs. Despite the search yielding on evidence of contraband, defendants arrested plaintiffs and transported them to the 5th precinct. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with disorderly conduct. All charges brought against plaintiffs were subsequently dismissed.
Nieuwenhoven v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00910,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
