Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $222,500 total settlements.
Morohashi, Max Ryota vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV07011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2022, ended January 20, 2023
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2020, Plaintiff Max Ryota Morohashi was having a dispute with his Uncle when police arrived at his apartment. Officers ordered Plaintiff to leave his bedroom, and Plaintiff complied. Upon exiting his room, Officers were pointing their weapons in his direction, and Plaintiff then retreated to his room and locked the door. Officers broke down the door, cuffed Plaintiff, and removed him from his bedroom by his hands and feet. At this time, Plaintiff was sweating profusely and visibly in shock. Upon Plaintiff's arrest, Defendant Officer Mosquera filed a criminal complaint that was later dismissed. Plaintiff was suffering from a medical condition and needed to be hospitalized and was transferred. At...
Bensmaine, Christophe vs Police, Department Of, Nyc
Case # 21CV04816,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 2, 2021, ended August 15, 2023
$167,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, plaintiff Christophe Bensmaine was running errands when he noticed a police brutality protest in the wake of the George Floyd murder and decided to join. The demonstration was orderly and calm, however more police started to arrive to the protest and by 5:25 PM there were fifty police officers including all named defendants, Inspector Dowling, Deputy Inspector Hillery, PO Cascio, PO Cirikiovich, PO Dottavio, PO Johnson, PO Monestine, PO Mosquera, PO Olivares, and PO Singh. At about 5:27 PM, the PO's made an inaudible annoucement over a loudspeaker as Bensmaine noticed other protestors continue to make their way toward 47th street where the officers were located. At 5:27 PM, Bensmaine was in a...
