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 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.
Green, Dennis Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 050444/2013E,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 10, 2013, ended April 12, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2012, plaintiff Dennis Eugene Green was lawfully within a residence when he was suddenly accosted by defendants Officer Jonathan DeCastro, Sergeant Jwann Layton and several unidentified police officers. The defendants demanded identification and frisked plaintiff without cause. Defendants then handcuffed and arrested plaintiff, transported him to the precinct, strip searched him and transferred him to central booking for arraignment, and then to Rikers Island. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately seven days and then released and all charges were dismissed.
Williams, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01984,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 30, 2013, ended March 3, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2012, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by the PO's. He was beaten while handcuffed. Subsequently, he was taken to the hospital for a Catscan. After 38 hours in custody, the Plaintiff was released, and all charges were dismissed.