Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $86,750 total settlements.
Boodhoo, Ganesh Jr. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV04727,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 26, 2023, plaintiff, a member of the US Army Reserve, was lawfully carrying a firearm, was stopped by Defendant Officer Iodice, while driving his motorcycle on his way to work as a security office at a housing development in the Bronx - the basis for the stop is not known at this time. Defendant Officer Iodice asked plaintiff to call someone at plaintiff's work to take the firearm, then arrested plaintiff and took him to the precinct. Plaintiff's coworkers dropped off plaintiff's bag that contained the firearm at the precinct. Defendant Officer Iodice charged plaintiff with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. Defendant Officer Iodine falsely stated that plaintiff was driving in a dang...
Rodriguez, Alberto vs City of Ny
Case # 806162/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 11, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, on or about East 136th St., between Brown Place and Brook Avenue, Bronx County, the Plaintiff was approached, and assaulted and battered by P.O. Iodice and P.O. John Does without probable cause. The aforesaid Defendant officers pushed the Plaintiff in different directions, struck the Plaintiff multiple times with batons, pepper sprayed the Plaintiff, slammed the Plaintiff to the ground, struck the Plaintiff with their knees, yanked the Plaintiff off the ground by his hair, and forcefully placed the Plaintiff in handcuffs. While in handcuffs, the Plaintiff was struck again with batons by the Defendant officers. The Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and taken to the 40th Precinct where he was unl...
Gordon, Vay vs Police, Dept Of, Nyc
Case # 21CV02154,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 9, 2021, ended July 18, 2022
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2020 plaintiff, an essential worker, was lawfully presenting near 434 East 155th Street in the Bronx. Plaintiff was carrying a letter documenting his status as an essential worker and was in his work uniform. Plaintiff was commuting home from his place of employment on his e-bike. Plaintiff was then cut off be a police vehicle and police officers exited the vehicle with their service weapons drawn. Plaintiff was thrown on the hood of a vehicle and then thrown to the ground. Police officers then punched and kicked the plaintiff. Additionally a great deal of pressure was placed on the plaintiff's back and head and neck.
Plaintiff was arrested and put in handcuffs and taken to a precinct. Plaintiff be...
Wilkerson, Noel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00884,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 12, 2014, ended July 29, 2014
$11,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2013, Plaintiff was driving when he was stopped by NYPD Police Officers John Iodice, Jorge Rodriguez, and Shoumendra Nandy for his headlights allegedly not working. This was false. After some verbal altercation, other police officers arrived. Plaintiff was physically removed from the car and had his car searched without consent or lawful cause.