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.
'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.
'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, $231,500 total settlements.
Sherwood, Justin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV00282,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 19, 2023, ended February 10, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Sherwood, Justin vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 22CV07505,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 16, 2022, ended September 28, 2023
$156,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2021, the Plaintiff received a phone call from PO Reis after filing complaints regarding illegally parked vehicles near the 84th Precinct.
On August 26, 2021, the Plaintiff made additional complaints. Soon after, Det. Sturman called the Plaintiff, and an argument occurred between the two parties ending with Det. Sturman telling the Plaintiff "Stop calling, dickhead!"
On September 10, 2021, the Plaintiff noticed several illegally parked vehicles again, and submitted photographs/separate complaints to NYPD. PO Madera pretended to be a NYC 311 operator (the service that receives the initial complaints) and told the Plaintiff he might be banned from submitting additional complaints going forward.
On...
Cochran, Deval, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522757/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 19, 2020, ended March 14, 2024
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2019, at 6:00a.m., Defendant Officers executed a no-knock search warrant at the Plaintiffs' home in Brooklyn. Plaintiffs, including 2 infant children, were terrifyingly awakened from their sleep as Defendants P.O Gerald Casciola, Capt. Adeel Rana, Sgt. Hilton Jean-Pierre and at least 6 other NYPD Emergency Services Unit members broke down the door and entered in military-style uniforms and gear, including machine guns that were pointed at the Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were handcuffed and detained for 3 hours while the NYPD searched them and their home, property, and personal effects.
Prior to November 20, 2019, the no-knock search warrant was obtained under false pretenses and with information fr...