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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $67,500 total settlements.
Cruz, Ruben vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501687/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 9, 2013, ended November 7, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 12, 2010, plaintiff was lawfully present outside of his apartment building at 43 Stockholm St., Brooklyn, NY, talking to friends and family when he was approached by defendants. Officers placed plaintiff under arrest with his arms tightly behind his back, and transported him to a nearby precinct where he was brutally beaten by eight defendants. Plaintiff was taken to Woodhull Hospital where he was treated for a broken nose and bruises all over his body. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Assault and Harassment. Defendants filled out false reports and forwarded them to the DA. Plaintiff spent twenty-eight hours in custody and three years making court appe...
Meredith v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01220,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation