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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $1,458,500 total settlements.
Tolbert, Sacoya, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00056,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2014, ended January 15, 2015
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On June 21, 2011, defendant officers arrested plaintiffs without cause. Prior to the arrest, plaintiffs were passengers in a vehicle driven by a friend. On their way home, they were pulled over by defendants. One of the plaintiffs, Ms. Tolbert was engaged in a telephone conversation at this time, and one of the defendant officers rushed over to her and forcibly pulled her out of the vehicle while yelling at her for engaging in a telephone conversation. Defendants then slammed her down on top of the hood of the vehicle. Defendants tightly handcuffed Ms. Tolbert, forcibly grabbing and twisting her arms in the process. Defendants slammed her on the ground and were pushing, kicking, hitting, beating and punching he...
Terry, Rodney, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 018689/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 22, 2011, ended March 5, 2018
$1,425,000 Settlement