{"active":true,"first_name":"Christopher","last_name":"Burton","race":"Black","gender":"Male","rank":"DT2","command":{"command":"061 DET","assignment_date":"2016-04-06","id":"61det"},"shield_no":417,"taxid":"944399","complaint_ids":[201503829,201412726,201409055,201311557,201309427,201108723,201016346,201015978],"command_history":[{"command":"063 PCT","id":"63pct"},{"command":"PBBS SU"}],"appt_date":"2007-07-09","middle_initial":"D","shield_no_history":[16667],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Smith, Shane vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2025-11-06","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"539088/2025","court":"Supreme Court - Kings"},{"name":"Abdikrimov, Dulat vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2025-04-03","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"534264/2024","court":"Supreme Court - Kings"},{"name":"Hankerson, Theresa vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-08-26","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"514975/2019","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"Burton, Christopher","summary":"On July 10, 2018, Detectives Scot Kashinsky and Christopher Burton knocked on Plaintiff's home door. Plaintiff let the Detectives inside where she spoke with them for approximately 30 minutes when Detective Kashinsky grabbed Plaintiff and placed her in a chokehold. Detective Kashinsky then grabbed Plaintiff's ribs and buttocks, and then handcuffed her. The Detectives transported Plaintiff to the precinct and upon arriving at the precinct, Detective Kashinsky physically threw the Plaintiff out of the car and onto the ground, picked her up and threw her into the trunk of another car. As a result, Plaintiff injured her back and ribs, requiring medical treatment and now necessitate Plaintiff's use of a cane to walk. Plaintiff was brought back to the precinct from the hospital and was subjected to another physical search by unidentified female officer, who went into Plaintiff's bra and lifted up Plaintiff's skirt in front of male members. Plaintiff was held in custody for over 24 hours before being released. Plaintiff was subsequently prosecuted but all charges were dismissed. \n\nOn November 19, 2018, Plaintiff was at her building's elevator when a neighbor pushed Plaintiff and called 911. Officers Rothenberg and Martinez arrived and grabbed Plaintiff's arm, causing lacerations and bruising. Officer Rothenberg twisted Plaintiff's arms and torso, causing Plaintiff extreme pain, and handcuffed her. Officer Rothenberg slammed Plaintiff into a glass wall, telling her to \"shut the F*** up\", and arresting her for resisting arrest. Plaintiff was violently pushed into the police car and transported to the precinct. Officer Rothenberg caused Plaintiff's head to strike a metal railing and Officer Rothenberg took Plaintiff's turban off her head. Unknown NYPD members took Plaintiff's bracelets and earrings. Plaintiff was subsequently transported to a local hospital to treat her injuries, including slipped discs. Plaintiff was held in custody for over 24 hours before being released. Plaintiff was subsequently prosecuted but all charges were dismissed. \n\nOn April 19, 2019, Plaintiff was outside her home when Officers Rothenberg and Martinez arrived upon an allegation that Plaintiff struck a maintenance man. Officer Guzman and another unidentified female officer grabbed the Plaintiff's arm, handcuffed Plaintiff and placed Plaintiff in a chokehold. Officer Rothenberg twisted Plaintiff's left finger, causing a fracture. Officer Rothenberg and other unidentified officers searched Plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to a local hospital to treat her fractured finger, which required surgery. Plaintiff was held in custody for over 24 hours before being released. Plaintiff was subsequently prosecuted but all charges were dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=atxYbwSTSHI9yx8SUg04TQ==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Fraser, Lyndon vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-07-14","disposition_date":"2016-04-07","payout_amount":15000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV04011","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Burton, Christopher","summary":"Defendant police officer pulled over plaintiff and requested plaintiff's identification and vehicle registration. Plaintiff complies; plaintiff is sprayed with OC spray, physically assaulted, handcuffed and transported to central booking. Plaintiff was charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920833-Fraser-v-City-of-New-York","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13242564/fraser-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Chepilko, Sergei vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-01-15","disposition_date":"2018-10-17","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Order/Judgment (Verdict)","docket":"14CV04173","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Burton, Christopher","summary":"On July 4, 2011, Plaintiff was selling photographs on the street in Kings County, NY. NYPD PO Burton approached Plaintiff and stated Plaintiff was not a licensed vendor and therefore was prohibited from selling photos. Plaintiff tried to write PO Burton’s badge number down. PO Burton handcuffed Plaintiff and dragged him to a group of NYPD officers. The officers kicked Plaintiff’s legs and did not address Plaintiff’s complaints of overly-tight handcuffs. Later, while in a holding cell, NYPD Sgt. Cohen made a statement that Plaintiff considered a sexual threat. Plaintiff was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct which were both dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.358445/gov.uscourts.nyed.358445.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5680698/chepilko-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"officer_name":"Burton, Christopher","disposition":"Settlement","start_date":"2014-07-30","disposition_date":"2016-12-19","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","docket":"506904/2014","name":"Allen, Natalie vs City of New York, et al.","payout_amount":1500000,"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5378292-Allen-v-City-of-New-York"}]}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21021244-burton-393ebbdbc7ca45e37899b3ba85eb50700ae3d194","type":"brady-giglio"}],"payroll":{"salary":"119980","regular":"115753","overtime":"73905","other":"24444","total":"214102"},"id":"YC7B","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/YC7B"}