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, $40,000 total settlements.
Crosby, James, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05003,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 24, 2017, ended May 2, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered and searched Plaintiffs' home and vehicle and arrested them for assault. Plaintiff Watkins was struck in the back and dragged to a police car. Plaintiffs were taken to the 75th Precinct where they were additionally charged with weapons possession. The weapons charges were dismissed when a judge found that officers did not have probable cause to search the home.
Vazquez, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02187,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 12, 2017, ended October 6, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested in downtown Brooklyn on January 15, 2016. He was told by the arresting officers that P.O. Green had questions to ask him and was transferred to the 75th precinct. P.O. Green told the plaintiff that he would be in two lineups despite the plaintiff's wish to not do that. Green also refused the plaintiff's request to have a lawyer present. Plaintiff was forced to remove his prescription glasses and put on a durag and a royal blue T-shirt. As a result, he was positively identified as the perpetrator of a gunpoint robbery, charged with armed robbery, and placed under arrest. He was later released without appearing in front of a judge because the DA declined to prosecute.