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 4 known lawsuits, $1,422,500 total settlements.
Martin, Rashon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032958/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 24, 2020, ended March 12, 2025
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2013 at approximately 2:40 p.m. in the area of East 137th Street in Plaintiff's friend was shot by a rival gang member. Plaintiff was not affiliated with any gangs, and police investigating the shooting were aware Plaintiff was not affiliated with any gangs. Police showed a photo array to an unreliable eye witness, who selected Plaintiff's photograph as the perpetrator. This identification constituted the sole item of evidence police had against Plaintiff, and contravened all other evidence that demonstrated Plaintiff was not the perpetrator. Despite this, Det. John Doe signed a false criminal court complaint charging Plaintiff, in part, with attempted murder and withheld information that the eye...
Tucker, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03555,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 1, 2015, ended January 9, 2017
$937,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Detectives falsely arrested Plaintiff in connection with a murder and as a result Plaintiff spent 48 months in jail until the charges were dismissed. Detectives failed to investigate properly and ignored exculpatory evidence
Colon, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 310643/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 22, 2011, ended April 11, 2017
$475,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Bodden, Larry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301509/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2011, ended June 25, 2019
$10,000 Settlement