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, $6,500 total settlements.
Scott, Duquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511502/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about August 13, 2012, Plaintiff's mother organzied a summer BBQ in the courtyard of their apartment complex in 5903 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. 30 people attended the BBQ and they enjoyed good food and company. At approximately 9 pm Shilevia Shaw who lived in the apartment approached Plaintiff's mother and screamed at her in an aggressive manner. Shaw appeared intoxicated and people requested her to clam down. Plaintiff saw what was happeneing and stepped in to try to diffuse the situation and asked Shaw to clam down. Shaw got upset and verbally lashed out at Plaintiff and then walked away. Plaintiff left the the BBQ before it ended because he was tired and went home. People stayed at the BBQ in the vici...
Jasmin, Rick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02804,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 18, 2015, ended July 15, 2016
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint,
amended complaint
Description: Plaintiff was riding his bike when Defendant Officers stopped him, tackled him, and arrested him for criminal possession of a weapon although they told him they were arresting Plaintiff for biking on the street. The DA declined to prosecute. Plaintiff was arrested on another occasion and charged with criminal possession of a weapon which was later dismissed.