Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $121,252 total settlements.
Sennon, Calvin, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 502048/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 7, 2024
Complaint
Description: On the evening of October 21, 2022, Plaintiff Latoya Sennon was stopped by NYPD officers while driving in the driveway of her home in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She called her husband, Calvin Sennon, who arrived and began recording the interaction. Officers turned their attention to Calvin Sennon, threatened him with a summons, and ultimately sought to arrest him without legal cause. The officers physically assaulted him using their fists, bodies, OC spray, and a taser, causing injuries. Calvin Sennon was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. He was prosecuted, but all charges were dismissed on August 21, 2023.
S.T. an Infant By Her M/n/g Williams, Crystal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02248,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 16, 2021, ended October 10, 2023
$81,252 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 16, 2020, plaintiff, a minor, called her school's social worker to report suicidal thoughts. The social worker then contacted NYPD and/or emergency services. Plaintiff, S.T., was found in the hallway of her home with a steak knife in her hand. Plaintiff's mother, also a plaintiff in this case, was present. NYPD arrived and told Plaintiff ST to drop the knife which she did. NYPD officer McNab used excessive force and then tased the infant plaintiff. None of the other officers intervened to stop Officer McNab. One of the officers then placed his hands on her chest and then arrested her, putting plaintiff ST in handcuffs. Then Plaintiff Crystal Williams, the mother, watched her daughter being assa...
Lyons, Pearla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03123,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 12, 2018, ended May 4, 2022
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff received call that her son was being arrested and found her son handcuffed inside of NYPD vehicle. Defendant Officers called for backup and more officers arrived. Plaintiff took out phone to film her son's arrest and was told to use her phone a few feet away from the scene. One of the Defendant Officers used a taser on Plaintiff's son and when Plaintiff tried to get closer to her son Defendant Sealy violently shoved Plaintiff back. Defendant Officers then rushed Plaintiff and pulled her arms behind her back causing her right elbow to dislocate and used excessive force when handcuffing her. Plaintiff was taken to 67th precinct and asked for medical aid for her elbow, but was denied by Defendant Officer...
