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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.
Nieves, Cliff, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 514971/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 23, 2023
Complaint
Description: On or about September 12, 2018, Plaintiffs Cliff Nieves and Steven Nieves were arrested, taken to the Queens County District Attorney's office, and indicted in on false charges of promoting prostitution and conspiracy, in connection with a bachelor party that Plaintiffs planned for their cousin on or about June 17, 2017. Defendants, including defendant Jeremy Orenstein, provided false information in support of a warrant used to surreptitiously record the bachelor party.
Plaintiffs allege claims of: malicious protection, denial of constitutional right to fair trial, negligence in hiring/training/retention, negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress, failure to intervene, defamation, violation of...
Cruz, Eddie A.sr., et Al vs Orestein, John Doe, et al.
Case # 12CV02789,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2012, ended October 16, 2013
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation