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, $180,000 total settlements.
Cummings, Kwame vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161254/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, April 29, 2015, ended December 10, 2015
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2014, in front of a location known as 3575 Amsterdam Avenue, County of New York, Plaintiff was on the sidewalk when unnamed police officers approached Plaintiff and alleged Plainitff was causing a disturbance, searched him and arrested him for alleged robbery in the second degree. Plaintiff claims the NYC police department and Defendant police officer Marta Gonzalez failed to properly and adequately investigate and willfully detained Plaintiff. The claim references physical injuries but does not elaborate as to the facts around said claim.
Horton, Brandy and Crumedy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 113806/2011,
Supreme Court - New York, December 8, 2011, ended August 1, 2018
$152,500 Settlement