Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Montanez-Garcia, Joanuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06479,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 1, 2016, ended June 25, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 11, 2015, plaintiff was walking along a street, when defendant Fleming, dressed in plain clothes, approached him and asked to search plaintiff's backpack. Plaintiff refused and continued walking. Defendant Fleming drew his gun and threatened to shoot plaintiff if he did not stop. Further officers arrived at the scene and searched plaintiff and his backpack. Defendants threw plaintiff to the ground and placed him a choke-hold. Defendants then handcuffed plaintiff and transported him to the 23rd precinct. Plaintiff was then transported to Rikers Island where he was deprived of his medication. Plaintiff was then coerced into pleading guilty to one of the charges brought against him.
Bennett, Lazarus vs P.O. Vidal, Henry, et al.
Case # 15CV05116,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 7, 2015, ended July 25, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff saw his aunt at a crime scene and went to ask her what was going on. Defendant Officers then approached plaintiff, and told him to turn around and place his hand behind his back, and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 23rd Precinct and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Assault, and Disorderly Conduct, which were later dismissed.
