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, $70,000 total settlements.
Sterling, Sharon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162314/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 24, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2013, Plaintiff was inside of her nephew's apartment when at least five Defendant NYPD police officers forcefully and unlawfully entered the apartment without probable cause or legal justification. The Plaintiff then complied with police orders to get on the ground and was thereafter handcuffed. The police officers unlawfully searched the entire apartment but did not find any contraband. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct, but the District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute her. As a result of her arrest, Plaintiff was suspended from her job.
Laconca, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150476/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, June 29, 2012, ended October 15, 2018
Zero Disposition
Pina v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV07327,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested on the street for having prescription methadone and denied his diabetes medication while in custody. Plaintiff remained at Rikers and went into withdrawal symptoms. On the day he was taken to court, Plaintiff's attorney saw his condition and sent him in an ambulance to the hospital