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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $200,000 total settlements.
Awadeh, Nemer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV06312,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 16, 2021, ended September 20, 2022
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2020, Plaintiff was working at his family’s deli in Richmond County, New York. Two NYPD officers—including defendant Officer Mandracchia—drove into the parking lot of the deli in an unmarked police vehicle. The officers began acting unruly in the parking lot. Plaintiff walked outside and asked the defendant officers to leave the premises. The defendants became more unruly, then sped out of the parking lot. The officers made a U-turn and parked in front of the deli. The defendants got out of the car and Plaintiff immediately apologized stating he did not know the defendants were police officers. The defendants demanded Plaintiff’s identification. Plaintiff inquired why they needed his identificati...
Shala, Arbesha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150327/2021,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 18, 2021