Detective Wilfredo Benitez has been named in 19 civil lawsuits since 2013, with those cases leading to approximately $482,500 in payouts by the city. These suits have included allegations of improper searches and false arrests. Benitez continues to serve as an New YorkPD detective and there is no public record of significant internal discipline despite the repeated misconduct claims.
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