Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $195,000 total settlements.
Deluca, Marie, et Al vs Police Dept, Nyc.
Case # 21CV10777,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended May 30, 2023
$175,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, plaintiffs attended the FTP protest that began at "the Hub" at 149th and 3rd avenue in the Bronx. NYPD officers "kettled" the protestors as the marched through the streets until they were in a location from which there was no exit. The protestors asked to leave but were not permitted to do so. Officers began striking protestors with batons and shields, threw bicycles into the crowd, and spray pepper spray indiscriminately under the supervisions of Officer Monahan. Officers began arresting the protestors using handcuffs that were too tight, at time lifting the protestors off the ground using the handcuffs. The protestors then spent between 6 and 20 hours in police custody
Nolasco, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02172,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2017, ended December 14, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was exiting a restaurant when he noticed the defendants in a police car He was later pulled over by them. P.O. Soto asked for license, registration, and to step out the car for a breathalyzer test. Plaintiff blew into the breathalyzer multiple times although the test results were below the limit each time. Plaintiff was transferred to the 33rd precinct and charged with driving under the influence. In the report. P.O. Soto stated that the plaintiff refused to take the breathalyzer test after being observed driving under the influence. Plaintiff was released on ROR and later acquitted of the charge.