Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $63,000 total settlements.
Nowakowski, Robert Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00673,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 20, 2016, ended June 19, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff on a public sidewalk, arrested him, took him to the 94th Precinct, and charged him with 145.00(1)., which was later dismissed.
Jeffers, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05258,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 22, 2014, ended March 2, 2018
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2014, Plaintiff was arrested and charged with one count of petit larceny. Plaintiff was in a holding cell in Kings County, N.Y., where Defendant NYPD Officers Iglesias and Craig placed Plaintiff in a chokehold and slammed him into the wall of a holding cell. The defendant officers forced Plaintiff’s arms into an awkward and twisted position, while making the handcuffs tighter on his wrists. This caused injuries to Plaintiff’s should and elbow, necessitating medical treatment.
Bruno, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015523/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 27, 2013, ended September 14, 2016
$60,000 Settlement