Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $5,500 total settlements.
Duna, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033626/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 4, 2018
Duna, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 450559/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, December 4, 2018, ended May 7, 2020
$3,000 Settlement
Schwartz, Anshel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05389,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2014, ended October 27, 2014
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2013, Anshel Schwartz was falsely accused by Helene Boss of passing bad checks at a flea market operated by Annex Antique Fair & Flea Market Inc. Boss, along with her employee, physically detained Schwartz and assaulted him. NYPD officers, including Officer Rosario Montero and John Doe #1, arrived at the scene and, without properly investigating Schwartz's explanations or his physical assault allegations, arrested him. Montero handcuffed Schwartz tightly, conducted a search removing all items from his pockets, and took him to the NYPD 13th Precinct. Despite finding no checks on Schwartz and him having $4,218 in cash, he was further searched, and his personal items were confiscated. Schwartz was deta...
