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.
'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.
Case: 2022-27308
Closed: 11/22/2022
Case Details:
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Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, forfeiture of time/leave balances
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Leger, Abdolph A. vs Hecht, John, et al.
Case # 25CV02418,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 20, 2026
Gonzalez, Madeline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510414/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2020, ended March 3, 2023
$50,000 Settlement