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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $62,000 total settlements.
Mitchell, Rashaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508108/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 27, 2020, ended January 30, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 4, 2020, Plaintiff was grocery shopping with his friend. After buying the groceries Plaintiff dropped his friend and the groceries off at her house and planned to park and watch football. After dropping his friend off, Plaintiff was stopped by officers. Officers told Plaintiff that the car "smells like weed" which Plaintiff responded was impossible because he does not smoke. Plaintiff consented to a search of the vehicle during which nothing was found. Officers then falsely told Plaintiff that there was a warrant for his arrest and placed him in handcuffs. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and asked for information about the alleged warrant which was denied. Plaintiff's court appointed lawyer...
Barfield, Dasharrh vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02819,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2018, ended February 21, 2019
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while he was walking to a van with his wife and friends. Defendant Officers said that they smelled marijuana, handcuffed Plaintiff and searched his van, damaging property in the process. Defendant Officers assaulted and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to PSA 1 and charged with consuming alcohol in a public place and resisting arrest.
