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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $137,500 total settlements.
Caraballo, Geraldo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301776/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 27, 2015, ended March 10, 2016
$27,500 Settlement
Sanders, Elizabeth, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09119,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 19, 2012, ended July 8, 2013
$110,000 Settlement
Mercedes v. City of New York et al
Case # 18CV04523,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Description: Plaintiff had departed house in vehicle and was followed by an unmarked police vehicle. Plaintiff pulled over and Defendant Officers pulled Plaintiff out of vehicle and one of the Defendant Officers drove Plaintiff's car away. Defendant Officers claimed that Plaintiff's vehicle had tinted windows. Defendant Officers then searched Plaintiffs vehicle and found a 9m/m pistol. Plaintiff was then taken to the 43rd precinct and charged with possession of a firearm.