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, $29,000 total settlements.
Achee, Christian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05386,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2019, ended October 29, 2021
$29,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2016, plaintiff (Christian Achee) was on a run when he was stopped by NYPD officers Edward Silvester, Michael Mendola, William Schroder, Lewis, and Antoine. Without justification, the officers tightly handcuffed plaintiff, tasered him, and dragged him on the ground. Plaintiff was transported to Jamaica Hospital and remained in police custody until he was released on November 1, 2016. On November 3, 2016, officers kicked open the door leading into plaintiffs’ (Christian and Maushea Achee) residence without warning and assaulted them. An officer grabbed Maushea's arms, handcuffed her in an overly tight manner, pushed her onto the floor, and put his foot on her neck. Despite having a large wound, Ma...
Hardy, Jagmond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03754,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2014, ended June 24, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2012, Plaintiff was on his way home when officers in a police vehicle stopped Plaintiff. The officers searched his pockets and found a lady's bracelet, which Plaintiff explained he obtained it from his mother. Another police vehicle pulled up and another officer got out and asked Plaintiff a lot of questions regarding the bracelet, implying that he did not obtain it lawfully. Plaintiff was handcuffed and proposed to verify the origins of the bracelet by taking the officers to Plaintiff's home. The arresting officers include Edward Sylvester and James Weibert. Plaintiff's parents verified that the bracelet belonged to Plaintiff. Nonetheless, the officers took Plaintiff to the precinct and accused ...