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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $39,999 total settlements.
Garcia, Carlos vs Uddin, Syed, et al.
Case # 717177/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 11, 2019, ended June 12, 2020
$30,000 Settlement
Barnes, Rajan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05433,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 17, 2015, ended March 9, 2017
$9,999 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officer and unidentified officers stopped plaintiff and arrested him and his girlfriend. During the arrest, the defendant officer physically assaulted the plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the PSA6 precinct, and then to central booking where all charges against him were dismissed.
C., K. By Mng Daniel, Diedre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00259,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2014, ended July 13, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Third Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, 15-year-old Keston Charles, was chased and apprehended by defendants, Officer Rivera and Officer Franco. As the defendants were completing their control of a housing unit, they were alerted by three witnesses of a teenager who was possibly carrying a real gun. That teenager would later be identified as the plaintiff, Keston Charles. Officer Rivera pursued the fleeing felon followed by Officer Franco. Officer Rivera fired three volleys for a total of sixteen shots before the defendant surrendered, hands over his head, in front of his place of residence.
