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 5 known lawsuits, $80,554 total settlements.
Santiago, Richard vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 157053/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, August 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2020 at approximately 5:00 a.m., plaintiff was lawfully present and asleep within his apartment shared with his family. Defendant-officers, including Detective Steven Stiller (Shield No. 5351), appeared at plaintiff's residence. Defendant-officers entered the apartment upon plaintiff's father answering the door. Defendant-officers went into each bedroom, ordered plaintiff to get dressed, and arrested plaintiff. Defendant-officers refused to disclose the reason for plaintiff's arrest. Defendant-officers processed and interrogated plaintiff at the 7th Precinct, before transferring plaintiff to New York County Central Booking. Defendant-officers falsely communicated, or had communicated on their behalf...
Morales, Alberto
Case # 15CV06573,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 31, 2015, ended June 7, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was brutally stopped, assaulted and falsely arrested by defendant officers who falsely charged plaintiff with a crime (not specified).
Rodriguez, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02328,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended July 16, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 29, 2012, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested for assaulting a civilian, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and possessing a weapon. The Plaintiff was detained for over 24 hrs. After multiple court appearances, all charges were dropped a month later.
Quiles, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06900,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 20, 2012, ended March 14, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Canady v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV08783,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$13,054 Settlement
First Amended Complaint