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, $45,000 total settlements.
Smithson, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161413/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, January 6, 2014, ended July 31, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 16, 2013, at around 8PM, the Defendant Officer’s wronfgully touched, grabbed, searched, and arrested Plaintiff without any probable cause or an arrest warrant. Defendant Officer’s brought Plaintiff to a precinct, where he was processed and fingerprinted, and held until around 11PM. Plaintiff was issued a desk appearance ticket and was compelled to appear in criminal court before the charges were dismissed on August 8, 2013.
Velazquez, Michael vs Police Department, Nyc
Case # 155457/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, November 27, 2012, ended January 8, 2019
$5,000 Settlement