Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $61,251 total settlements.
David, Zane vs The City of York Et. al.
Case # 510965/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 25, 2024
Complaint
Description: On May 11, 2023, the plaintiff was assaulted and battered by NYPD officers while present on a street. The plaintiff was intentionally and maliciously beaten by the officers for an extended period. Despite being seriously injured and defenseless, the plaintiff was falsely arrested, forcefully handcuffed, moved, pushed, shoved, searched, and detained without probable cause or provocation. The officers falsely accused the plaintiff of crimes he did not commit and detained him for an unreasonable period before his release. As a result of this excessive force and unlawful actions, the plaintiff sustained injuries. Their conduct was based on discriminatory racial profiling.
Abdullah, Bailah vs Detective Roman, Daniel, et al.
Case # 21CV00823,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2021, ended January 20, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Harvin, William vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV01392,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 23, 2021, ended January 20, 2022
$48,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 9, 2019, Plaintiff went to a courtyard outside of his building where he observed his son and several other individuals being held in police custody, so Plaintiff started filming the police before one or more officers approached him and, without warning, seized him and violently took him to the ground. The force caused Plaintiff a new or renewed injury to his right shoulder, including, but not limited to, a torn labrum, that required surgery and further physical therapy and treatment. P.O. Daniel Roman falsely claimed that the defendants attempted to arrest Plaintiff and Plaintiff resisted that arrest, breaking a door hinge. The defendant officers further claimed that the arrest was made pursuant to an...
Baines v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01472,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$12,501 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff stopped to say hello to a friend when two undercover police officers jumped out of their car, grabbed the friend, and put him in handcuffs. Plaintiff tried to record with his phone and once he was walking away was grabbed by an officer, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff was strip searched and called a monkey. False charges were levied against him which were ACD'd