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.
'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.
Hilario, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150494/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, January 17, 2017
Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2014, Plaintiff Luis Hilario left his apartment located at 560 West 126th Street Apt. A2A, New York, NY to take out the trash and in so doing noticed a friend standing on the corner of Broadway and 126th Street. However, as Plaintiff was approaching his friend, he was stopped by Defendant NYPD officers VERDEJO (Shield 14642) and his partner, EMERSON CHARLES (Shield 25595) because Plaintiff was holding a styrofoam cup containing wine. After the Defendants asked Plaintiff for identification, Plaintiff placed the cup on the ground and checked his sweatpants pockets while telling the officers that he didn't have his ID because he had only left the apartment to take out the trash. At that point, Plaintiff ...
Hilario, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162144/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 9, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2014, Plaintiff was on the streets when he was assaulted by Defendant NYPD police officers. The officers then wrongfully accused Plaintiff of crimes and forcibly handcuffed and taken to a precinct where he was charged with crimes and/or offences. On or about May 4, 2014, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.