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.
'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, $365,000 total settlements.
Pagan, Anais vs City of New York
Case # 025402/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 8, 2020, ended March 30, 2023
$350,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2019 Plaintiff Anais Pagan was on the street around 8PM at night when she was subjected to an unwarranted stop and frisk by NYPD Officers Kevin Beasley and Richard Cleri and two unidentified officers. Pagan was acting in a lawful manner, but was stopped and searched potentially because of her age and/or race. Pagan was assaulted in connection with this stop and frisk, as the officers grabbed her, handcuffed her, and exerted excessive force against her. This included battering her head, neck, back, body, and limbs to such an extent that she was rendered lame and has had to seek medical attention, since the injuries prevented her from being able to conduct her normal job. Following this assault...
Jones, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00573,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 9, 2015, ended December 21, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sitting on his stoop eating when Defendant undercover officers approached him, asked him what he was doing, and when he replied "minding my own business" they then grabbed him, threw him to the ground, and handcuffed him. Plaintiff was brought to the 73rd Precinct and charged with Assaulting an Officer, which was eventually dismissed.