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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Norman, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025869/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 24, 2019, ended March 30, 2023
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 24, 2018, Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and detained when he went to visit someone to give them a haircut. He had fallen asleep in the living room when Defendant officers forced their entrance in the apartment without a warrant. They focused everyone to get on the ground and metal handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff before they illegally searched him several times without his consent. Plaintiff never committed any crimes or violations of the law. He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and other related charges. He was incarcerated for around 27 hours until he was released on February 25, 2018. Defendant Thomas signed the criminal court complaint and te...
Mccray, Alexander vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151204/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, February 7, 2017
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2014, at approximately 8 pm inside the A, C and E subway station at West 4th Street, Plaintiff was being chased by defendant POs Michael Thomas and Jason Tornin when they negligently collided with Plaintiff, causing him to fall down a flight of stairs and resulting in severe injuries to the Plaintiff and he was knocked unconscious. The defendant POs knew that the Plaintiff had not committed, nor was about to commit a felony or serious crime, but rather a violation, so their continued chase of Plaintiff was unnecessary and unjustified.
Plaintiff was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was handcuffed to a bed, and was hospitalized for approximately 3 weeks. In order to cover up their misconduct,...
Torres, Quintin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07066,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2013, ended April 25, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation