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 3 known lawsuits, $2,511,252 total settlements.
Cruz, Reynaldo Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150881/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, February 6, 2018, ended November 30, 2023
$2,250,000 Settlement
Payne, Idris, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01805,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended July 18, 2018
$246,251 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 25, 2012, as plaintiff was leaving a friend's apartment a police cruiser stopped in front of them. Defendants exited the vehicle, interrogated and searched plaintiff. No contraband was found on his person. Additional officers then arrived at the scene. Defendants subsequently handcuffed plaintiff and threw him into their police cruiser, injuring plaintiff. The DA's office informed defendants that plaintiffs would not be prosecuted, but defendant Almonor nevertheless transported them to Central Booking. Plaintiffs were subsequently released without ever be formally charged of any crime.
Schwartz, Pauline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05624,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 1, 2012, ended June 6, 2014
$15,001 Settlement
