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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $102,500 total settlements.
Castello, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154068/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, June 23, 2020, ended December 22, 2020
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street in New York when he was unlawfully arrested by Defendant Delacruz. Defendant Delacruz handcuffed, took Plaintiff into custody, and confined him. During the arrest, Defendant Delacruz used excessive force, causing serious physical and emotional injuries to Plaintiff, despite there being no probable cause for the arrest. Plaintiff did not resist and took no action that would have justified the use of physical force. Plaintiff was later prosecuted, but all charges were dismissed and sealed by the DA’s Office on October 15, 2019.
Rucker, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00517,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 26, 2016, ended October 4, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On June 17, 2012, P.O.s John Does 1-2 approached plaintiff in the street, told him to move away from the sidewalk, and proceeded to arrest him without cause. On July 5, 2012, officers approached plaintiff in the street and ordered him to stand against a wall. When plaintiff asked why, John Doe 3 threw plaintiff to the ground, handcuffed him tightly, and placed his knee in plaintiff's back, causing him difficulty to breathe. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct and released hours later without charge.
Powell, Clarence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 109454/2009,
Supreme Court - New York, July 6, 2009, ended September 27, 2013
$17,500 Settlement
