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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $76,000 total settlements.
Kwong, Kin Wing vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155507/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, June 5, 2019, ended April 15, 2020
$12,500 Settlement
Wu, Hui-Lin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161402/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, November 25, 2014, ended February 6, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On or about March 24, 2014 Plaintiff was excessively grabbed and handcuffed by Det. Vincent Cheung and POs Johnny Fund and Francisco Aviles without legal justification. Plaintiff was then held in unlawful custody for approximately one hour until she was released. Plaintiff experienced physical pain and mental suffering as a result of this incident.
Banks, Tahlib, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01520,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended January 28, 2014
$63,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers stopped plaintiffs on the street, arrested them, and took them to the 73rd Precinct. 5 of the Plaintiffs were held for 24 hours until they were released without charge. 2 of the Plaintiffs were held at Central Booking, then transferred to Riker's Island, strip searched, and then later released without charges.
