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, $795,000 total settlements.
Vielman, Alex vs City of New York
Case # 520565/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 27, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2019, the plaintiff, a convicted felon and parolee with a history of arrests for burglary and trespassing, was allegedly subjected to unconstitutional conduct by members of the NYPD. Over the course of approximately one year, the plaintiff was arrested multiple times for offenses, including burglary and trespassing, despite being innocent and the officers lacking probable cause. The first arrest occurred on September 17, 2019, when the plaintiff was wrongfully arrested and prosecuted for burglary by NYPD officers, including Officer Gomez, who allegedly fabricated evidence and made false accusations.
On February 21, 2020, the plaintiff was again arrested by NYPD officers, including Officer Papp...
Walker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00680,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 11, 2014, ended September 16, 2024
$750,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2013, Plaintiff was approached by POs Gregory Gordon and Michael Smith. During the arrest, POs Gregory Gordon and Michael Smith shot the Plaintiff, and assaulted and battered him.
Gardner, Devante By Mng Gardner, Shawonda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011569/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 21, 2010, ended September 6, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Edouard v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV04271,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation