Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $257,500 total settlements.
Kaminski, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02886,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 17, 2023, ended September 20, 2024
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2022 at approximately 4:15pm, Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 were in the vicinity of the building located at 2927 40th Road, Long Island City, New York. Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 aggressively began to corner a civilian who had been recording them. This individual told the officers that his left shoulder had previously been broken and he would comply and put his hands behind his back if given the chance. John Does 1 and 2 each grabbed the individual's wrist and one of the officers knocked his cellphone out of his hand. John Doe 1 and 2 aggressively twisted the individuals arms behind his back and placed their knees in his back while grabbing his arms. The individua...
Cherrez, Caroline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154891/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, August 31, 2015, ended December 6, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 16, 2014, Plaintiff was in her apartment and walked to the trash compactor in her apartment's hallway to dispose of the trash. While doing so, Defendant police officers Crawford and DeWeese, who were standing in the vicinity of the trash compactor, suddenly and aggressively began screaming at Plaintiff about what was good for her health. Plaintiff ignored the Defendants and returned to her apartment, and saw the Defendant officers walk downstairs. The Defendants returned to the floor where the Plaintiff's apartment was located. Plaintiff's apartment door was slightly ajar, and the Defendants asked if they could come in. Plaintiff denied the Defendants entry. The Defendants then became angry, pulled ...