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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $165,000 total settlements.
Williams, Khalil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027301/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 1, 2020, ended April 4, 2024
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2017, the plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, seized, searched, and arrested by the defendant PO including POs Ralph Berch and Brian McGovern without any reasonable suspicion of unlawful behaviour. The defendants falsely accused the plaintiff of crimes including illegal possession of a firearm. The plaintiff was imprisoned until the charges were dismissed on September 25, 2019.
Estremera, Raul vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 022895/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 16, 2020, ended July 9, 2025
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2018, at of the corner of East 168 Street and Boston Road, Plaintiff was riding an e-bike when he was forcibly stopped by an NYPD vehicle that intentionally hit the rear wheel of the e-bike he was riding, knocking Plaintiff to the ground. After he was knocked down to the ground. the Defendants
committed additional multiple assaults and batteries by tackling the Plaintiff to the ground and then forcefully putting their knees on Plaintiffs back with extreme force. Plaintiff was treated at Bronx Lebanon Hospital for his injuries. Defendants MCGOVERN and NUNEZ unlawfully questioned the Plaintiff about possible illegal activities. Defendants MCGOVERN and NUNEZ physically restrained and removed Plaintiff b...
Grant, Sandra vs Toure, Ahmed M., et al.
Case # 300728/2017,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 13, 2017, ended January 9, 2023
$50,000 Settlement