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 2 known lawsuits, $240,000 total settlements.
Seacrist, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00680,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 16, 2016, ended December 1, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with his friends when an unmarked car slowed down in front of them and defendant plainclothes officers, who did not identify themselves as officers, got out and chased Plaintiff, tackled him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff was handcuffed, taken to a precinct, strip-searched, sent to the hospital for his injuries, and charged with crimes that were later dismissed.
Abdullah, Bilal vs P.O. Perez, Andre, et al.
Case # 500709/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 22, 2013, ended March 25, 2026
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 13, 2012, Bilal Abdullah ("Plaintiff") was lawfully inside his apartment when police officers Joseph Rodriguez, Andre Perez and "John/Jane" Leonardo ("Defendants") presented at Plaintiff's door forcing Plaintiff to leave his apartment and go to the hospital with them. Plaintiff was maced, tightly handcuffed, escorted down to the ambulance and forced to enter the ambulanced taking him Woodhull Hospital (without permission or consent), arms remaining tightly cuffed for several hours at Woodhull. Plaintiff was caused to suffer several personal injuries, including but not limited to a fracture left ulna. The complaint states that this arrest and detention was made without warrant or legal process and w...