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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Acosta, John X. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 157225/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 16, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2021, Plaintiff was present at a protest against police brutality and misconduct where he addressed the crowd and read civil rights violation complaints against various officers including Sergeant Sean Aman.
After, four officers surrounded Plaintiff, one grabbed his arm and said "help me get this guy," and the other three then also grabbed him. Officers forced Plaintiff into an unmarked van then transported him to the precinct where Sergeant Aman met them outside to remove Plaintiff from the van and bring him into the building.
Plaintiff asked Sergeant Aman and another officer to loosen their grip, and Sergeant Aman grabbed both of Plaintiff's arms and pushed him toward and into the front desk. Pol...
Hughes, Vardell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV09380,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 19, 2018, ended September 21, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2017, the Plaintiff was assaulted by a gang of robbers. At the arrival of the POs, most of the gang ran away. However, the POs arrested the plaintiff and took him to the precinct where he was issued a desk ticket. After a few court appearances later, the prosecution against the plaintiff was dismissed.