Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Henry, Tafari, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 714596/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 16, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2023, plaintiffs, who are all black adults, were lawfully present at a house in queens. Defendant NYPD officers Steven Lima, Anthony Vargas, and several John Doe officers arrested them with no probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Defendants handcuffed all three plaintiffs, and took them into custody at a nearby precinct. Plaintiffs had personal property that was taken from them at the station and never returned. Each plaintiff was then searched at the precinct and held in detention for a significant time. Plaintiffs were eventually released and all charges were dismissed.
Henry, Tafari vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 727118/2023,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 22, 2023
Complaint
Description: On July 27, 2023, plaintiff was arrested by defendants, which had no warrant to arrest plaintiff. Defendants handcuffed plaintiff. Upon arrival at the jail, the police subjected plaintiff to a humiliating search and confiscated all his money and personal belongings. Plaintiff was then incarcerated in a cell. Eventually, Plaintiff was released from jail after about 37 hours in custody. Defendant police officers also stole plaintiff's property, including, but not limited to. Plaintiffs computer and tools. After being released from jail, a criminal proceeding may have been brought against plaintiff. All charges were later dismissed.