Eugene J. Whyte

Eugene J. Whyte

Eugene J. Whyte
Former Lieutenant Special Assignment at Deputy Commissioner of Public Information
Service started January 1983, ended November 2022, Tax #880459
White Male

Lawsuit settlements:
$5,000   Kalfus v. The New York and Presbyterian Hospital et al, SDNY SDNY 07CV11455
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Complaints

6 Complaints
14 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
11 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200604529, March 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200504508, April 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #8507344, December 1985
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8506245, October 1985
Allegation: Force: Slap
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8500891, February 1985
Allegation: Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnic Slur
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8406383, December 1984
Allegation: Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200604529, March 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Hispanic Male, 39 Exonerated
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Complaint #200504508, April 2005
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #8507344, December 1985
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8506245, October 1985
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Slap Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8500891, February 1985
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Ethnic Slur Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8406383, December 1984
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy Unsubstantiated
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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.

Nicholas, Jason B. vs Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 15CV09592, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 29, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a photojournalist with NYPD press credentials, was on assignment trying to get a photograph of Roger Goddell when he was assaulted by Goodell's bodyguard, and then arrested for allegedly assaulting the bodyguard. After the charges were dismissed, Defendant Officer Debonis re-issued Plaintiff's press credentials. However, after more press events and encounters between Debonis and Plaintiff, Debonis revoked Plaintiff's credentials and refuses to return it.

Stolarik, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05858, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended December 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Unidentified officer requested that plaintiff stop taking photos of a fight. Defendant officer approached plaintiff and physically assaulted him. Defendant officer arrested plaintiff and transported him to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and harassment. All charges were dismissed.

Waters, Ephesian vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 15CV02842, U.S. District Court - District NJ, June 17, 2015, ended March 9, 2016
Zero Disposition

Kalfus v. The New York and Presbyterian Hospital et al
Case # 07CV11455, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint