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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $76,500 total settlements.
Rivera, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01358,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2014, ended April 17, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 25, 2013, plaintiff, a high-school student, was on his lunch break and saw a friend, Roberto Delgado being arrested by members of the NYPD. Plaintiff said he would retrieve Delgado's mother after Delgado asked him to. One of the defendant Police Officers approached plaintiff and shoved him. Plaintiff was arrested despite there being no probable cause to believe that plaintiff committed any crimes or offenses. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed employees of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office that they had observed plaintiff committing crimes and/or offenses. After spending approximately twenty-four hours in custody at Brooklyn Central Booking, plaintiff was arraigned and released...
Enang, Shakeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307563/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 12, 2014, ended December 29, 2015
$39,000 Settlement
Baker, Karon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01090,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 15, 2013, ended October 15, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 25, 2010 Plaintiff Karon Baker was on West 183rd Street and Grand Avenue, sitting on a crate outside of a store when he was approached by defendants Officer Kiryako and Officer Kevin Cavelli. They asked him if he worked in the store and plaintiff explained that he did not but that he know the store's owner. The store's owner confirmed Plaintiff's assertions. Regardless, defendants ordered plaintiff to leave the store and go down the block. Plaintiff crossed the street, stopping to recount the events with two friends, then Defendant officers cursed at him and ordered him to get off the block. When Plaintiff responded that there was no need for profanity, they gave him a ticket, handcuffed him and t...