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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $261,500 total settlements.
Jiminez, Stephanie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00384,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 30, 2014, ended November 14, 2014
$77,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 20, 2011, at approximately 10:30 p.m., NYPD officers, including Michael Friedman, Anthony Reyes, Michael Rivera, Paul Fazio, as well as others, entered a residential address by breaking the front door and entering with their guns drawn. The officers pointed their guns at Stephanie Jimenez, Mark Julien and Malcolm Johnson. Officer Paul Fazio unlawfully struck Mr. Johnson with a tactical shield, calling him to fall to the ground. The officers, including Officer Fazio, then handcuffed Mr. Johnson, grabbed him and detained him for an unreasonable period of time, without cause. The officers also grabbed Mr. Julien, slammed him to the ground, and placed severely over tight handcuffs on his wrists, without ...
Santiago v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Peterson v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV01386,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$110,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Ross et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV01958,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$38,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Singleton v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05613,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Newman v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV06315,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation