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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $313,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Gabriel vs City of New York
Case # 028446/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2016, ended July 8, 2024
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2015, Plaintiff was severely beaten and injured by members of the NYPD while sleeping on a sofa in his living room. Plaintiff was hit with guns and closed fists on his face and torso while there was no need or justification to use any force. Plaintiff was thrown to the floor as they continued beating him. Plaintiff suffered injuries to his ribs, lower back, right wrist, neck, face, lips, and back of his head.
Rodriguez, Manuel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023835/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 15, 2015, ended May 10, 2016
$60,000 Settlement
Bakman, Leo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04876,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 2, 2012, ended August 14, 2013
$3,000 Settlement