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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $139,423 total settlements.
Braxton, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06191,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2024, ended August 17, 2025
$89,423 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 5, 2023, Plaintiff was lawfully walking on the sidewalk in Manhattan when he was unlawfully stopped, detained, and restrained by Defendant NYPD officers, including Officer Jacob Aaronson, Officer Shaun Marks, and others. The officers had no reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop or arrest Plaintiff. Defendant also did not have a warrant to arrest. They handcuffed Plaintiff excessively tight upon his wrists, causing severe pain, and leg shackled him. Defendant officers then forced him into a mobile police unit where he was left in a painful stress position for about 30 minutes, resulting in loss of consciousness due to the pain. Afterward, Plaintiff was taken to Mount Sinai West Hospi...
Grant, Annmarie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156827/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, August 1, 2017, ended February 4, 2021
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 11, 2016, various representatives of the landlord came to Plaintiff's apartment to assess water damage previously sustained. The Defendants approached Plaintiff and threatened Plaintiff with foul language. Defendants then handcuffed Plaintiff and prevented her from moving in her apartment. Plaintiffs were both assaulted and battered by Defendants. As a result, Plaintiff was caused to sustain serious and severe personal injuries and pain and suffering.
Fontanez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08267,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 17, 2016, ended March 20, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2015, an NYPD officer unnecessarily struck plaintiff in the eye while other officers held his hands. The officers involved in the attack included Moses Jang, Kishar Surajbali, and Aman Rana, among others. Plaintiff was transported to Metropolitan Hospital Center to receive medical treatment.
