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.
'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, $35,000 total settlements.
Exeter, Dirk vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03013,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 17, 2016, ended March 16, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2015, Dirk Exeter was driving in Brooklyn when he saw 2 women, including defendant undercover P.O. Perl, waiving and motioning for him to pull over. After he pulled over, Perl, posing as a prostitute, tried to entice him into soliciting her for sexual activity. Exeter refused their advances and drove off. He was then stopped by 2 unmarked police vehicles, and defendant P.O. Cuoco physically removed Exeter from his vehicle after he asked why he was being stopped and arrested him for soliciting a prostitute. Cuoco pushed Exeter against the car and handcuffed him, ignoring Exeter's complaints that he was being too rough. All charges were favorably terminated on February 18, 2016.
Garcia, Oscar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04160,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 21, 2014, ended March 31, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2011 at 12:40AM, Plaintiffs were lawfully inside of their place of business when an argument erupted with someone who entered the business (who is listed as a defendant in the case). As a result of this argument, the police (Police Officers Michael Demonda, Louis Stephenson, Nicole Perl and Sgt. Nathan Mole and unknown officers) arrived at the business, and without investigation or hesitation, started to attack, assault and arrest the plaintiffs. NYPD officers beat the plaintiffs without justification or cause. Once arrested and transported to the precinct, officers ridiculed the plaintiffs with foul and racist language. One of the plaintiffs' case was dismissed after several court appearances whi...
Malave, Joanna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05727,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2011, ended February 4, 2013
$20,000 Settlement