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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $156,500 total settlements.
Sarante, Maribel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01967,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 9, 2018, ended September 20, 2019
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Lunas, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155551/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2015, ended August 15, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2013, Plaintiff was on the street when suddenly, several Defendant police officers approached Plaintiff in an aggressive manner. Plaintiff did not feel free to walk away. The Defendants did not have reasonable suspicion or other legal justification to stop Plaintiff. Shortly thereafter, the Defendant officers handcuffed Plaintiff and unlawfully arrested him. The Defendant officers conducted an unlawful frisk of Plaintiff and found no contraband. Plaintiff was still transported to the precinct, then central booking. Plaintiff was falsely charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, which charges were eventually dismissed.
Evans et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV08611,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$11,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation