Conclusion Meanings:
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
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Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Lantigua, Anderson vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809270/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 20, 2023
Complaint
Description: On May 15, 2010, Plaintiff was a licensed Taxi driver lawfully working as a driver for hire. Plaintiff was hired by three individuals to drive them for the day, and made several stops. Plaintiff was driving his vehicle when he was rear ended by another vehicle, which attempted to flee the scene. Plaintiff drove in the same direction until he had to stop for traffic, when his passengers suddenly exited the vehicle. Plaintiff could not see what they were doing until they returned and directed him to make a u-turn. NYPD Officers Jonathan Katz, Alexis Soto, Muhammad Abuhaikal, and Carlos Rivera saw the u-turn and began to follow Plaintiff's vehicle. The Officers were flagged down by the hit and run driver who told ...
Alvarez, Carlos vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV08689,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 6, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 15, 2010 Plaintiff Carlos Alvarez and three companions were hit in their car by another driver who attempted to flee. They followed the driver in their car, and when the driver stopped at an intersection, they approached the car. Ultimately they chose to avoid a confrontation and returned to their vehicle without confronting the driver. NYPD Officers Alexis Soto, Jonathan Katz, Carlos Rivera, and Abuhaikal Muhammad arrested them, forcibly extracting them from the car, handcuffing them, and having them kneel on the street while they had their guns drawn and pointed. The hit and run driver claimed Plaintiff and companions had been attempting to "carjack" him with a knife. Officer Soto then found a knife an...