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, $20,000 total settlements.
Lictenstein, Aaron vs Police Department, Nyc
Case # 19CV00179,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 6, 2019, ended April 3, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 10, 2018, plaintiff was arrested at his apartment. Plaintiff had been evicted from his apartment that day. On January 5, 2018, a judge had ordered a stay of the warrant of eviction, and on January 9, 2018, plaintiff had obtained and deposited with his attorney the escrow required by the judge. The police disregarded the judge's order when plaintiff presented it to them. The arresting officer was P.O. Tzu Cheung, and the arrest was approved by Sgt. Pawel Maslinski. The other officers present were P.O. Daniel Miller, P.O. Michael Romeo, Sgt. Waly Saif, P.O. Sheldon Maxwell, P.O. Joseph Desena, and P.O. Paul Gallo.
Plaintiff was held in jail overnight and missed work. He returned to court three times fo...
Penhasov, Levi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01825,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 4, 2018, ended November 18, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2017, Plaintiff Levi Penhasov was arrested outside of a store. When asked why he was being arrested, Plaintiff was not given a reason. Defendant P.O. Hepworth told Plaintiff to stand next to the police car while he was handcuffed. As plaintiff was standing there, a man sitting in the back seat of the car reached out and punched Plaintiff twice. Plaintiff immediately complained and asked to file charges against the individual who had just struck him. Defendants laughed and ignored the complaint. One officer told Plaintiff the man in the car was accusing him of assault. Plaintiff denied this and people who had just been with him corroborated this. Eventually, Sgt. Helton arrived on the scene and appro...