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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $70,000 total settlements.
James, Cornelius M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155416/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, June 10, 2021
Pena, Javier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02105,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 30, 2018, ended July 30, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2015, plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and subjected to excessive force by NYPD P.O.'s Anthony Grosso, Rossa, Martin, and others while entering his apartment building. Plaintiff was grabbed by the neck, slammed against a wall, peppered sprayed, and carried to a police vehicle. Plaintiff was transported to the 49th Precinct. Charges were filed against plaintiff based on false allegations made by the officers. Additionally, P.O. Grosso manufactured false evidence which he conveyed to the District Attorney’s office. Plaintiff was imprisoned at the Vernon C. Bain Center until March 14, 2015. During plaintiff’s transport to the Center, plaintiff was repeatedly punched by correction officer L. Baez. All...
Brown, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030714/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 14, 2017, ended September 28, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
