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, $40,501 total settlements.
Patterson, James A., et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2020, ended June 14, 2024
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 23, 2019, Defendant NYPD Officers executed a no-knock warrant by breaking down the front door of Plaintiff's home with a battering ram. Defendant Officers entered the home with guns drawn, entered Plaintiff's bedroom and pointed the guns at Plaintiffs and their children and ordered them to 'get down.' Defendant Officer pushed Plaintiff face down on the floor, tightly handcuffed him and forcibly removed him from the bedroom and put him into a police vehicle. Officers kept the gun pointed at Plaintiff's spouse who was in her underwear and their children. Plaintiff's spouse was searched including her scalp and hair bonnet and was not allowed to put on her clothes or to dress her children until after the sea...
Hennis, Amanny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03458,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2017, ended March 1, 2018
$10,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2016, plaintiff was pulled over by defendants for an alleged traffic violation and ordered to exit the vehicle. Defendants arrested plaintiff for possession of a lit marijuana cigarette found inside the vehicle. Defendants handcuffed, arrested and transported plaintiff to 79th precinct, where he was held in custody for several hours. The DA's office ultimately declined to prosecute the case.