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 2 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Gangaram, Erik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2013, ended July 28, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2013, plaintiff was sitting in his car at 175th Street and 93rd Avenue in Queens, NY. Officers approached plaintiff and searched his car. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree under the NY Penal Code. Plaintiff was held in custody for about 12 hours until taken to court. Charges against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Whitehead, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 001465/2012,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 26, 2012, ended November 9, 2015
$45,000 Settlement