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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $47,500 total settlements.
Morgan, Adrian L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 22, 2017, ended August 13, 2019
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was walking near his house when suddenly several NYPD cars arrived and stated that plaintiff needed to go to the hospital. Without prompt, the officers began using excessive force including ripping plaintiff's shirt, placing him in a submission hold and pressing a knee against plaintiff's lower back. Plaintiff was placed in the building for mental observation and given painkillers for two weeks.
Bowman, Shiquawna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516203/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 21, 2016, ended May 4, 2017
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 18, 2015, Police Officer “John” Alexander of the 67th Police Precinct stopped, assaulted, frisked, handcuffed, and arrested the Plaintiff without a warrant, probable cause, or legal justification. Plaintiff had not committed or attempted to commit a crime at any point at the time of the arrest. The Defendant, among others, was involved in fabricating inculpatory evidence, including official records and documents, providing false testimony, withholding exculpatory evidence, and coercing and intimidating witnesses into falsely incriminating the Plaintiff. The Defendant’s actions resulted in a false criminal complaint being filed against the Plaintiff which was ultimately dismissed. As a result of the Defe...
Aguirre, Jairo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06043,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 22, 2015, ended May 16, 2018
$32,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, asked for his license and registration, then asked him to step out, searched it, arrested him, and brought him to the 62nd Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with 221.05; 221.10; and TR 4-08 which were all dismissed.
Molly's Bajan Creation Restaurant, et Al vs Liquor Authority, Nys, et al.
Case # 101648/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, December 17, 2013, ended August 21, 2014
Administrative Closing
