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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Cullins, Desmond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024398/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 16, 2019, ended November 12, 2020
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 26, 2018, Plaintiff was wrongfully and falsely accused various crimes by officers Christop Britton, Andrew M. Yakubovsky, and Robert Ramos.
Peterson, Rene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031355/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2018, ended August 15, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 9, 2018, in the Bronx, Defendants NYPD Officers Ramos, Nunez, Doe and Roe, absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification, approached Plaintiff Rene Peterson for no reason, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations, and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. As a result of this unlawful police conduct, Plaintiff suffered great and permanent bodily injury in and about his head, neck, back, body and limbs. Ultimately, the criminal action against Mr. Peterson was terminated favorably.