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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Mabry, June vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514644/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 13, 2018, ended December 21, 2020
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 18th, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside an apartment when PO Richard Kern and PO "John Doe" illegally entered the apartment without probable cause or any legal justification. The officers searched the apartment and the individual's within but failed to recover any drugs, contraband, or evidence of a crime. Plaintiff informed the officers that the apartment was not hers, and produced her valid NY drivers' license to show proof of her address. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed, and transported to the 88th Precinct where she was again searched and then processed and detained in a holding cell. Plaintiff was then transported to King's County Central Booking. PO Kern and PO "John Do...
Mineo, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 09CV02261,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2009, ended February 13, 2018
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint
Acuna v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04847,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. Defendant Officer Kern used excessive force during the arrest, including spraying Plaintiff with mace, choking him, striking him with his gun, and handcuffing him excessively tight. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later dismissed at the prosecution's request.
Michael v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00745,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. One Unidentified Defendant Officer used excessive force during the arrest, pushing Plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Stallings v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was dismissed at arraignments.
Cadet v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV10646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal at arraignments.
