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 3 known lawsuits, $158,500 total settlements.
Watson, Darius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05847,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 1, 2013, ended June 16, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2011, Plaintiff was walking down a street in Brooklyn when an unmarked car with several plainclothes officers drove by. When people at the street corner started running, Plaintiff believed to be in danger and started running. When Plaintiff realized that the individuals in the car were police officers, he stopped running. Defendant P.O.s, with their guns drawn, placed plaintiff under arrest and handcuffed him. No contraband or firearms were found upon search of the Plaintiff. The Defendant P.O.s then falsely charged Plaintiff with criminal possession of a weapon. As a result of this charge, Plaintiff was held at Riker's Island for five days. At trial Defendant P.O.s made false statement regarding Pla...
Bell, Quandell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03003,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2012, ended February 15, 2013
$18,500 Settlement
Slater, Jacqueline and Slater, Sharif vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008406/2009,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 30, 2009, ended November 3, 2016
$95,000 Settlement