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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Santos, Samantha vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 156498/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, August 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about September 25, 2022, the plaintiff, Samantha Santos, was lawfully outside a lounge at 2247 7th Avenue, New York, socializing with her finance and some friends, when she was assaulted and injured by two other women who appeared to be intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance. The plaintiff's finance intervened to stop their assault on plaintiff. After a two-month investigation after this incident, the plaintiff was arrested when she arrived at 32nd precinct, when she voluntarily appeared after reporting the assault, with the understanding she was at the precinct to answer more questions. The plaintiff was arrested at the precinct, transported to central booking and charged, before a...
Santos, Samantha vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 156498/20224,
Supreme Court - New York, August 6, 2024
Houston, Arthur vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04993,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2015, ended September 6, 2016
$2,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On May 17, 2013, plaintiff was inside of the premises located in King's County when defendant detectives entered premises and placed plaintiff under arrest. Plaintiff was handcuffed and taken to central booking. Plaintiff was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun. All charges were eventually dismissed.
Joyner, Scott vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00177,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 18, 2012, ended June 26, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Holford v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV03529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$12,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Williams v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02946,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint