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, $35,000 total settlements.
Huffman, John R. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01292,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 28, 2024, ended January 15, 2025
$10,000 Settlement
Rivera, Jose vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV00358,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 30, 2024, ended March 26, 2025
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 15, 2022, Plaintiff Jose Rivera was falsely arrested in the vicinity of the intersection of Van Sinderen Avenue and Fulton Street in Kings County. At approximately 11:25 a.m., while plaintiff was waiting for the A train, defendant NYPD officers, including Police Officer Manuel A. Garcia, searched Mr. Rivera without probable cause. Defendant police officers found a pocketknife in plaintiff’s pocket. Notwithstanding that the knife was a legal folding knife, defendants arrested Mr. Rivera and applied handcuffs to his wrists so tightly that it caused severe pain, discomfort and lacerations.
While Mr. Rivera was at the 83rd precinct, Police Officer Garcia knowingly transmitted false information to the Kin...
