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, $90,000 total settlements.
Henry, Rasheem Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505191/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 18, 2019, ended February 24, 2020
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 14, 2017, plaintiff was a passenger in a lawfully parked vehicle, when defendant POs Avosso, Drew and Doe forcefully removed plaintiff from the vehicle and, without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion, placed plaintiff under arrest. Defendant POs then falsely claimed that a firearm was retrieved from the vehicle. At the precinct, defendant POs knowingly and falsely informed the District Attorney's Office that plaintiff had been observed committing various crimes. The criminal case against plaintiff was subsequently dismissed.
Protin, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02241,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2014, ended January 19, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2013, Plaintiff Protin was leaving his boat docked near W. 78th St and Neptune Ave. in Brooklyn, NY. As Plaintiff Protin was approaching his car, defendant PO Saluzzi approached him and immediately handcuffed Protin. Protin was searched and defendant Saluzzi took Protin's car keys without permission. Saluzzi unlocked Protin's car without permission. Plaintiff Hobin was sleeping in the back of Protin's car with permission. Defendant PO Drew dragged Hoban out of the back of the car by his hair with enough force to knock his shoes off, and broke Hoban's glasses. Hoban was then handcuffed and arrested. Drew illegally searched Protin's car, but no contraband was found. Both plaintiffs were transported to ...