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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $160,000 total settlements.
Defrancesco, Erica vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 509044/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 28, 2023, ended February 16, 2024
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2021, Erica Defrancesco was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over by Defendant officers in the area of 535 Bushwick Avenue in Kings County. The vehicle was lawfully registered and the driver had not violated any traffic laws, however, Defendant officers ordered the driver to pull to the side of the road. When Defendant officers approached the vehicle, all occupants were ordered to exit the vehicle. After getting out of the car, Defendant officers grabbed her arms and pinned them behind her back. The metal handcuffs were applied so tightly, she experienced pain, lacerations, and bruising to her wrists. Ms. Defrancesco was then transported to the 83rd NYPD Precinct, where she was kept for several ho...
Gochnour, Michael vs Nypd Officer Hart, Malcolm, Shield# 6651, et al.
Case # 528027/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 26, 2022, ended July 17, 2024
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2021, Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by defendant officers. The vehicle was lawfully registered and the driver had not violated any laws. Defendant officers approached the vehicle and ordered all occupants out. As Plaintiff was exiting the vehicle, a defendant officer struck Plaintiff on the head with the handle of their pistol, causing Plaintiff to suffer deep lacerations, swelling, bruising, and intense pain in their head, face, and neck and requiring stitches. Defendant-officers grabbed Plaintiff, pinned his arms behind his back, and cuffed his wrists with metal handcuffs that were so tight that he experienced pain, lacerations, and bruising to their wrists. Plaint...