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 2 known lawsuits.
Viera, Shamar vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 26, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 31, 2011, the plaintiff was wrongly indicted by the grand jury for attempted murder and related charges. Three years later, the jury convicted the plaintiff and he was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. In 2023, nine years later, all charges were dropped against the plaintiff.
Freeman, Rodger vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01267,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 19, 2011, the plaintiff was falsely arrested for murder and his phone was unlawfully searched by the defendant PO. Subsequently, the defendant DA upon discovering the illegal search of the plaintiff's cellphone, defended the search. The jury convicted the plaintiff of attempted murder, conspiracy, intimidating a victim or a witness, and criminal possession of a weapon, and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. 12 years into a prison sentence, the charges were dismissed.