Anthony J. Ruggiero

Anthony J. Ruggiero

Anthony J. Ruggiero
Badge #25666, White Male
Former Police Officer at 122nd Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended July 2023, Tax #937454

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)

Lawsuit settlements:
$40,000   Whalen, Emily vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV04116
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Complaints

3 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated

Complaint #202004780, June 2020
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: White Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202004828, June 2020
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202002580, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202004780, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) White Female, 36 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202004828, June 2020
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202002580, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

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.


Lawsuits

Whalen, Emily vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV04116, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 7, 2021, ended December 28, 2022
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 28, 2020. dozens of NYPD officers appeared at a Queer Liberation for Black Lives March, which was peaceful and enjoyable prior to this point. The officers rushed the crowd or protestors, cursed at them, used pepper spray and tear gas, and violently shoved individuals to the ground. Plaintiff heard cries for assistance and request by people for her to come help. Plaintiff observed a young man being arrested, being dragged aggressively across the ground. Plaintiff walked away from the crowd to ask a police officer why the man was being arrested, but while standing their with her bike, Officer Ruggierio violently pushed Plaintiff to the ground with baton in hand. After the assault, no officer rendered aid ...