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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161249/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 24, 2015, Plaintiff was apprehended in the vicinity of 6th Avenue and Thompson Street (New York County) upon belief that Plaintiff had run after having spray-painted graffiti on a building. Plaintiff was immediately grabbed and violently thrown to the ground. Two or more Defendant Officers- William Morris, Brian Benvenuto, Nicholas Castiello, Kelvin Ozuna, Michael Alfieri, pushed Plaintiff to the ground, where one Defendant officer grabbed his arms and the other put a knee into his back, with his face pressed to the ground. One Defendant officer punched the Plaintiff in the face and another kicked him in the body. Defendant officers called Plaintiff derogatory names and instead of escorting Plaintif...
Duffy, Steven vs Castiello, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 15CV07684,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2015, ended September 29, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was in a social club, searched him, tightly handcuffed him, and brought to 6th precinct. Plaintiff was held for 20 hours until the DA declined to prosecute.
