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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $240,000 total settlements.
Knight, Cameira vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024028/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 23, 2015, ended June 28, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 29, 2014 at approximately 3pm, Plaintiff was inside her residence when Defendant POs knocked on her door, confronted Plaintiff, and entered her residence without consent. Defendant POs followed Plaintiff to her bedroom where Defendant PO Floor picked the Plaintiff up, threw her to the ground, and handcuffed her. Defendant POs Medeco and Padilla held Plaintiff against the ground using their bodies. Plaintiff suffered a contusion and abrasions on her head, pain throughout her body, and emotional distress. Plaintiff was transported to a hospital in handcuffs.
Castro, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV07856,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 4, 2011, ended October 28, 2014
$230,000 Settlement
Brown, Shadeesha, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01068,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2011, ended May 30, 2013
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered an apartment where Plaintiffs were overnight guests. Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed on the ground and Plaintiff 2 was forced to stand naked at gunpoint for 40 minutes. Finally, Plaintiff 2 was permitted to put on clothes and both Plaintiffs were taken to PSA 7, held for four hours, before being released without being charged for any offense.