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 5 known lawsuits, $435,504 total settlements.
Campbell, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522191/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 28, 2016, ended May 16, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2016 at approximately 5:45pm, Plaintiff was lawfully walking in the vicinity of a street intersection when Plaintiff was yelled at from an unmarked man. Plaintiff, who feared for his life, ran away from the van. A second vehicle containing Det. Raymond Gordon, who was not in uniform, pulled up to Plaintiff. Gordon exited the vehicle, pointed a loaded weapon Plaintiff's face and forced Plaintiff to the ground. Gordon placed a knee on Plaintiff's back and handcuffed Plaintiff. Gordon searched Plaintiff and removed Plaintiff's ID and gave to Det. Jarrod Lasky. Gordon and an unknown officer lifted Plaintiff and searched him for a second time.
At no time did the officers identify themselves or indic...
Holley, Jeffy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01202,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 18, 2015, ended February 8, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Plaintiff stepped out of a deli and was accosted by Defendants officer Walsh who immediately arrested him, tightly handcuffed him, and forcefully searched him. Plaintiff was brought to the 75th Precinct, strip-searched, and then charged with PL 220.39 'Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree', which was later dismissed. 2nd Incident: Defendant officers arrived at a party and began to assault a female there. Plaintiff's brother started recording the incident and was then assaulted as well. When Plaintiff told them to stop he was also assaulted, arrested, taken to the 73rd Precinct, denied medical care, and charged with PL 120.05(3) 'Assault in the second degree, which was later...
Corbett, Johnnie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04967,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2014, ended March 2, 2015
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 27, 2014, Defendant was in a bodega when NYPD Officers including Jarrod W. Lasky and others entered the store. They unlawfully arrested and searched him, and then placed him in extremely tight handcuffs in the police van for an extended period of time. Defendant was taken to the precinct, strip-searched, and then accused of false charges.
Best, Brian Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022384/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 11, 2011, ended October 23, 2017
$250,000 Settlement
Castro, Taina, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03511,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 24, 2011, ended February 3, 2012
$140,004 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation