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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Payne, Jarrett, et Al vs De Blasio, Bill, et al.
Case # 20CV08924,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2020
Complaint
Description: During the protests in response to the killing of George Floyd in May and June 2020, Plaintiffs who were peacefully protesting against police violence and misconduct, were unlawfully arrested, subjected to excessive force including assault and battery with batons, pepper spray, and excessively tight handcuffs. NYPD Officers ignored requests for medical help, did not wear masks despite the Covid-19 pandemic, refused to acknowledge protestor pronouns, discriminated against protestors on the basis of race, stuck protestors in the head, referred to protestors as "bodies". This conduct was taken without giving protestors adequate notice or opportunity to disperse. Plaintiffs' civil rights were violated and Plaintiff...
Dejesus, Raquel, et Al vs City of New York,et al.
Case # 025594/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 11, 2020, ended March 10, 2021
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 3, 2019, plaintiffs were lawfully in the vicinity of 1454 Grand Concourse, Bronx, when defendant police officers, without any probable cause or legal justification, approached plaintiffs and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained them with excessive force. Defendants then proceeded to handcuff and arrest plaintiffs. While in custody, plaintiffs were strip-searched, and during arraignment they were falsely prosecuted with committing a crime. All charges made against plaintiffs were eventually terminated in their favor. As a result of defendants' actions, plaintiffs sustained severe physical snd emotional injuries.
Pina, Starley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033612/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2019, ended April 27, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2018 at approximately 9:00 p.m. was standing in front of a store when he observed more than 15 unnamed POs using excessive force on pedestrians congregating in the area. POs, including PO Hensley Caraballo, unlawfully approached Plaintiff, violently grabbed him, forcefully pushed him, and slammed him into the ground, seriously injuring Plaintiff's knees. At no point did Plaintiff refuse compliance with the POs' unlawful orders, and neither did he curse or yell. POs were motivated to attack Plaintiff solely by virtue of Plaintiff's race. POs, including PO Caraballo, continued to assault Plaintiff, including violently punching Plaintiff's ribs and placing their knees on Plaintiff's back for approxim...