Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $110,000 total settlements.
Carrion Mercedes, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08588,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2015, ended May 8, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing on the sidewalk, approached by Defendant officer Odonnell, and asked for ID. Plaintiff complied and the officer reviewed the ID, handed it back, and walked away. A minute later, Officer Odonnell went back to Plaintiff and severely assaulted him. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Dis Con which a judge later dismissed.
Lane, Jewel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151055/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, February 18, 2015, ended June 5, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Mediavilla, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08624,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended September 18, 2017
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2011, plaintiff was participating in an Occupy Wall Street demonstration. Defendant police officers prevented the protest participants from ascending the steps of the New York State Supreme Court building. Although no disorderly conduct was being committed, politce Lt. Michael Zielinski, on instruction from police deputy chief Steve Anger, used a bullhorn to issue an unlawful order to disperse. Plaintiff attempted to alert police officers that prohibiting access to the steps was unconstitutional, and as the officers continued to block access, plaintiff began chanting "Treason!" Without warning, officers grabbed plaintiff, forcing him away from the other demonstrators. Officers including PO Anthon...