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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Nieves, Michael vs Best, Miriam R., et al.
Case # 21CV07171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 25, 2021, ended January 6, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 26, 2021 plaintiff's defense counsel filed a motion to dismiss. On June 14, 2021, the ADA filed a response to the Motion to dismiss. On June 23, 2021 plaintiff's defense counsel filed a response to the response to the motion to dismiss. On July 28, 2021 Judge Best entered a decision and order denying the motion to dismiss. Plaintiff states that the judge falsified several statements about body cam footage of a fire which he was involved in.
Richardson, Dewayne vs Arshad, Rafian, et al.
Case # 20CV05068,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2020
Complaint
Nieves, Michael vs Honorable Judge Farbers, Curtis, J., et al.
Case # 20CV00990,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 1, 2020, ended March 31, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint