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 4 known lawsuits, $4,500 total settlements.
Carter, Vingal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV03448,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2023, ended March 11, 2024
$2,500 Settlement
Carter, Vingal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV02440,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2022, ended March 11, 2024
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Taylor, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523050/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 9, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2018, the plaintiff drove from New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York, to visit his mother. After parking his vehicle a block away, he stopped briefly to greet two brothers he knew at 1735 Sterling Place. While the plaintiff was speaking with the brothers, 15-20 individuals with motorcycles, whom the plaintiff did not know, were also present. At approximately 6:50 p.m., police officers, including Sergeant Gabriel Cuevas, arrived at the scene and ordered everyone to disperse.
The plaintiff was about to enter the brothers’ property to avoid being subjected to the officers' orders, but Sergeant Cuevas screamed at him to leave. When the plaintiff attempted to explain his connection to the residents, Sergeant...
Dupree, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510321/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2019
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2018, the plaintiff was inside a store at 1295 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York. While the plaintiff was giving a customer change, defendant NYPD police officers entered the store and forcefully stopped the plaintiff and handcuffed him tightly. While handcuffed the defendants conducted an invasive body cavity search inside the store three times, by two separate officers, without gloves. No contraband was found on the plaintiff. While at the precinct the plaintiff was subjected to another cavity search, and nothing was recovered. The plaintiff's request for medical attention was denied.