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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $90,000 total settlements.
Rivera, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304956/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 13, 2013
Grantley, Prince vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV08294,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 28, 2013, ended November 21, 2013
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2008, at E. 169th street and Franklin Ave, Bronx, Plaintiff was lawfully traveling on a public sidewalk, when he was approached by NYPD officers.
Defendants apprehended and searched plaintiff without permission, but did not recover any contraband. Defendants arrested plaintiff and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. During Grand Jury Proceeding, Doe "597" testified he observed plaintiff receive pre-recorded "buy money" during a narcotics operation. During trial, Doe "597" was unable to identify plaintiff as the person he observed on January 3, 2008 receive "buy money" during a narcotics operation on January 3, 2008. Plaintiff PRINCE spent approximately 2 years in jail as a result...
Scott v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Friday v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV07223,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint