Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Langford, Jacques vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03143,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 30, 2018, ended July 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving in vehicle with friends when unmarked police car pulled up next to Plaintiff's car and Defendant Officers told him to pull over. Plaintiff complied with their instructions and provided them with the appropriate papers as requested. No issues were found with Plaintiff's papers, but Defendant Officers continued to detain and search Plaintiff and vehicle. Defendant Officers found a common folding knife in vehicle and later arrested Plaintiff for this knife claiming the arrest was for unlawful possession of a "gravity knife" and applied too tight handcuffs to Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then taken to the Precinct where he was eventually released with a Desk Appearance Ticket. DA's Office later ch...
Harold, Jonathan vs Police Officer Jones, et al.
Case # 14CV06399,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2014, ended May 5, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2014, Plaintiff was standing outside a laundromat where he was washing clothes. While speaking on his cell phone, officers approached him. Plaintiff produced the requested identification. Although there was no reasonable suspicion or probable cause, the officers then illegally arrested and transported Plaintiff to a precinct. There officers falsely swore Plaintiff had been disorderly and resisted arrest. Plaintiff spent 18 hours in custody before he was brought to arraignment, where criminal charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal and plaintiff was released.