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 3 known lawsuits, $129,000 total settlements.
Alexander, Dayvaughn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506987/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 14, 2020, ended October 18, 2023
$69,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 15, 2019, Plaintiffs were lawfully in their residence when police officers arrived. The Plaintiffs did not commit any crime, however, all four Plaintiffs were placed under arrest. During the course of the arrest, the officers damaged property inside the apartment including mirrors, doors, beds, and a television. Additionally, officers took five hundred dollars in cash, a gold chain, and other merchandise from the apartment. The Plaintiffs were never compensated for the damage or the stolen property. Three of the four Plaintiffs were never prosecuted and were released after about 36 hours. The final Plaintiff was charged with possession of a forged instrument, possession of a pistol toy, and possessi...
Beswick, Zakia T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522593/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 28, 2017, ended May 31, 2022
$60,000 Settlement
Natoo, Natasha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00502,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 2, 2016
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was walking to school when defendant officer stopped in a van and Plaintiff 1 ran away and tripped. The officers arrested him, Officer Elias assaulted him, took him to the 67th Precinct and then the hospital. Plaintiff 1 was charged with OGA, Resisting Arrest, and Dis Con, which was ACD'd. Plaintiff 1's mother accompanied him from the hospital to the precinct and was also assaulted and arrested there. She was charged with OGA, Resisting Arrest, Dis Con, Assault in the 3rd Degree, & Harassment in the 2nd Degree, which were all ACD'd.