John P. Essig

Badge #5505, White Male
Sergeant at Organized Crime Investigation Division since May 2022, active
Service started January 2012, made $181,000 last year, Tax #951719

Lawsuit settlements:
$130,000   Maiglow, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 16CV07038
$17,500   C., W. an Infant By Mng Zayas, Lillian D. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 KCSC KCSC 010001/2015
$15,000   Foust, Kason vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV01837
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201412547, December 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201400673, January 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201412547, December 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 35 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201400673, January 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $162,500 total settlements.

Maiglow, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07038, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2017, ended November 6, 2018
$130,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, Plaintiff—a DOE teacher in Brooklyn, New York—participated in a demonstration in support of a fired colleague. Plaintiff was interviewed by a local television station and stated his frustration with the Superintendent. The Superintendent reported to DOE Chancellor that the Plaintiff harassed her during the demonstration. Plaintiff alleges this was not true. The DOE Chancellor conveyed the report about Plaintiff to the NYPD. Plaintiff began suffering health effects from the stress of the allegations and received an early retirement. Plaintiff initiated a lawsuit against the Superintendent and informed her of the suit. On September 17, 2015, the Superintendent called NYPD and alleged that...

C., W. an Infant By Mng Zayas, Lillian D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010001/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, August 11, 2015, ended December 10, 2015
$17,500 Settlement

Cordero, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03436, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 1, 2015, ended February 23, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was working at a bodega when defendant officers entered, ordered him outside, and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, which was later dismissed.

Foust, Kason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01837, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 9, 2015, ended September 8, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers aggressively ran to Plaintiff and arrested him on the street for allegedly giving another person a pill. Charged with Crim Possession of Controlled Substance which was eventually dismissed & sealed.