Richard D. Finkelstein

Lieutenant at 81st Precinct since April 2024, active
Also served at 25th Precinct, 77th Precinct
Service started July 2009, made $144,000 last year, Tax #948208
White Male

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201901689, October 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201209827, July 2012
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201901689, October 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 33 Exonerated
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Complaint #201209827, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 16 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Holloway, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158260/2021, Supreme Court - New York, October 7, 2021

Sagy, Igal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01975, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2018, ended October 11, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff sustained injuries from being tasered and beat by Defendant Officers before being arrested, was not given proper medical attention. Plaintiff had seven different charges filed against him, all of which were dismissed.