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, $250,000 total settlements.
Vassell, Eric as Admin of The Estate of Vassell, Saheed Ndale, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507498/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 16, 2019, ended August 25, 2023
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 4, 2018, NYPD officers responded to a 911 call regarding Saheed Ndale Vassell, an emotionally disturbed individual, in Brooklyn. Officers Bekim Molic, Leon Dingham, Anthony Bottigliere, and Omar Rafiq were dispatched despite not being part of the Emergency Services Unit trained for such situations. Upon arrival, they shot Vassell multiple times without cause, resulting in his death. The plaintiffs, Eric Vassell as administrator of Saheed's estate and on behalf of Saheed's son, T.V., claim the officers acted negligently and recklessly, leading to Saheed's wrongful death. The suit also alleges negligent training and failure to follow proper protocols for handling emotionally disturbed individuals.
Mcleod, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06656,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2015, ended December 5, 2016
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff got into an argument with another individual who shot him in the face. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and woke up later handcuffed to the bed. Officers went to hospital to question plaintiff and did not read him his Miranda rights. Once released from the hospital, Plaintiff was taken to the 71st Precinct and charged with unspecified crimes that were dismissed.
