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 3 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Mcdonald, Jarrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000146/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 9, 2017, ended April 25, 2019
Zero Disposition
Marshall, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06096,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2015, ended August 15, 2017
$85,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was getting something from his car's trunk when a woman, an undercover, approached and offered sex for money, which he declined. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was arrested and given a DAT for soliciting prostitution which was later ACD'd.
Cartagena, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706682/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 30, 2015, ended September 16, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 24, 2014, in front of 8611 Liberty Ave, Queens, NY, Cartagena pulled up to his job in his tow truck and got out to go into work. In the back of his truck he had his dirt bike that needed repairs. Before walking in his office, two officers in a vehicle used their siren to call him over. Cartagena complied and walked back to his truck. Officers questioned the ownership of his dirt bike. He told officers he had a title indicating the VIN number and a bill of sale, but officers refused to view his documents. One officer jumped on the back of his truck and claimed Cartagena tried to remove the VIN number off his bike. Cartagena's coworker cleaned his bike with solution to wipe away the rust to ensure offi...