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 3 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Barnes, Mosiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 701858/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 29, 2013, ended February 5, 2018
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On 30 August, 2012, Plaintiff waiting for friends on a public place when he was stopped for no reason by Defendant NYPD police officers including PO Wisnewski. The police officers then assaulted and battered Plaintiff with handcuffs, and pinned him to the ground whilst he was handcuffed. Following that, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by the police officers despite the fact that Plaintiff advised them that he was not the individual/suspect that the officers assumed him to be.
Avery, Earl A/k/a David, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04320,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 29, 2012, ended April 5, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Smith, Tracy L vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002250/2011,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 3, 2011, ended August 7, 2014
$10,000 Settlement