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, $1,425,000 total settlements.
Centeno, Nelson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02393,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 3, 2016, ended February 18, 2020
$425,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2015, around 5:00pm, Mr. Nelson Centeno was walking to work. Mr. Centeno worked at Raul's Barbershop in the East Village. When Mr. Centeno got to 8th Street and Avenue C, he began to have a seizure. While Mr. Centeno was having a seizure, police officers arrived and ordered him to put his hands in the air. They then proceeded to violently take him to the ground. Mr. Centeno was repeatedly assaulted by the officers while he was on the ground. He sustained serious injuries to his head, face, wrists, and knees. Mr. Centeno was then taken to Beth Israel Medical Center where he remained for seven days. Mr. Centeno was never formally charged. As a result of the officers' assault, Mr. Centeno suffered ...
Cott, Jason vs City of New York
Case # 108715/2010,
Supreme Court - New York, July 19, 2010, ended October 23, 2014
$1,000,000 Settlement