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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,286,500 total settlements.
Duthely, Serge (deceased Male) By Yanick Jean-Baptiste vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515905/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 16, 2016, ended May 24, 2019
$1,250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 31, 2016 decedent was found unresponsive in his holding cell and his death was attributed to suicide. His cell was not monitored by police officer White or any other police officer, as required or assigned to such task. The cell had a clear plastic glass window which allowed police personnel at the front desk to view/or look directly into the holding cell where decedent was held.
Jones, Terrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04431,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 26, 2015, ended June 22, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's son came to plaintiff's apartment and informed plaintiff that defendant officers were questions two of his friends about trespassing. Plaintiff informed defendant officers that the two kids were friends with his son and were not trespassing. Plaintiff tried to show identification and defendant officers handcuffed him and physically assaulted him. Plaintiff was placed under arrest and charged with governmental obstruction of administration in the second degree, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. All charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Daly, Andre, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03433,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 24, 2013, ended May 19, 2014
$35,000 Settlement