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 4 known lawsuits, $149,000 total settlements.
Laconca, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150476/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, June 29, 2012, ended October 15, 2018
Zero Disposition
Molina, Oscar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV08795,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 6, 2011, ended August 16, 2013
$27,500 Settlement
Vilmatelo, Manuela, Lucila, M. Walters, Amourty Heredia & Rafael E. Martinez, Sr., et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV02065,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 29, 2011, ended February 20, 2013
$56,500 Settlement
Reyes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07084,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plainclothes officer stopped Plaintiff, did not identify himself, and asked him what he had in his pocket. Officer and Plaintiff, thinking he was being mugged, fell to the ground struggling until he was placed under arrest and taken to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was strip-searched and assaulted by 5-6 officers resulting in 3 fractured ribs, a dislocated elbow, nerve damage to wrist, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and contusions. Charged with 215.40 (tampering with evidence), 120.05(3) (assault in the 2nd degree), 205.30 (resisting arrest), and 220.03 (crim. Poss. Of a controlled substance). Plaintiff PG to 220.03