Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Hinton, Clifton A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507688/2026,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 10, 2026
Downie, Andrew vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 529455/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 12, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 22, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully present, speaking on the phone while sitting in his girlfriend’s vehicle with the engine shut off. Defendant officers approached Plaintiff wielding their handguns aimed at Plaintiff’s face. Defendant officers demanded Plaintiff exit the vehicle and stand to the right of it with their guns still aimed at him. Officers stopped, seized and searched, and illegally detained Plaintiff while also conducting an illegal search of the vehicle. Defendant officers indicated that they found contraband in Plaintiff’s girlfriend’s vehicle.
Officers then falsely accused Plaintiff of a criminal offense and illegally seized him by aggressively grabbing him and unlawfully searching his...
Nalisa, Sinvula vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV06021,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 4, 2023
Complaint