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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $197,501 total settlements.
Drummond, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 8, 2014, ended May 18, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers found drugs and guns in an apartment on the second floor of Plaintiff's apartment building. Although Plaintiff lived in a completely separate third floor apartment, he was arrested and charged with Crim Poss. Of a Weapon and Crim Poss. Of a Controlled Substance. Then defendant officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's apartment and seized property (tvs, currency, and more) which was never vouchered nor returned. They also took his dog to the pound. Plaintiff was acquitted of all charges
Mccalman, Sharon, et al. vs P.O. Zaytsev, Yevgeniy, et al.
Case # 13CV04805,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 22, 2014, ended April 30, 2014
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over car that Plaintiffs were driving in and accused one of the Plaintiffs of littering. When Plaintiffs questioned their actions, Officers arrested them, took them into custody, and charged them with unspecified charges that were ACD'd at arraignments.
Ananaba, Nnamdi T., Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00564,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 10, 2014, ended October 6, 2014
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 28, 2013, Plaintiff was pulled over by Defendant NYPD officer P.O. Nieves and other officers without probable cause. After questioning, Defendant Nieves informed Plaintiff that his license was suspended, and additional officers arrived. Defendant Nieves opened Plaintiff's car door and Defendant P.O. Zaytsev Leyezgeniy punched Plaintiff in the face, and pulled him from the vehicle. The Defendant officers then proceeded to physically assault Plaintiff for 6 minutes, continuously punching and kicking him in the head with police boots, batons, kneed on the side. Plaintiff was later handcuffed, transported to the 113th precinct, and treated for his injuries. Plaintiff was released after 9 hours ...
Lyons, Gregory, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014490/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 29, 2013
Mcclary, Brenda, et Al vs P.O. Nieves, et al.
Case # 12CV05300,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 16, 2012, ended October 15, 2013
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement
Description: A neighbor falsely reported that Plaintiff 1 had a gun on him and was harassing her, when in reality he was visiting home and catching up with his sister, Plaintiff 2. The police arrived at the home and broke down the door, dragged Plaintiff 2 outside and handcuffed Plaintiff 1. Both plaintiffs were taken to the 113th Precinct and the house was searched without a warrant. The unspecified charges against both plaintiffs were dismissed. In addition to this incident, in an earlier encounter the same officers had entered their home without a warrant and destroyed the property in such a way where it was uninhabitable during the time of its repairs. The officers mocked the plaintiffs for the previous incident.