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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $565,000 total settlements.
Miller, Dewey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05554,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 30, 2014, ended April 3, 2017
$550,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 9, 2013, police officer Michael Kolody arrested Plaintiff Dewey Miller without probable cause, grounds, or provocation at the intersection of 183rd Street and 149th Avenue in Queens. This arrest came subsequent to an investigation of alleged illegality that did not involve Plaintiff. During the arrest, Kolody handcuffed Plaintiff, beat him physically, and detained him against his will. Plaintiff was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree, in violation of New York State Penal Law § 195.05, as well as Resisting Arrest, in violation of Penal Law § 205.30. Plaintiff was compelled to remain incarcerated for approximately eighteen hours until his release from jail...
Cross v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV04461,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
