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 2 known lawsuits, $13,000 total settlements.
Ogboru, Ogalama vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152213/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, March 9, 2023
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff Jack Manno was wrongfully arrested and detained on or about April 30, 2023. On this date, he was a patron at a business located in Staten Island, when he was gang assaulted by seven attackers who were unprovoked. This assault was captured on video. With the manager of the business, he has informed the NYPD about the assault, but police officers ignored the information and arrested him anyway. He was detained for around six hours. All charges against him were dismissed.
Matos, Francisco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153623/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 24, 2018, ended August 6, 2019
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2016, Plaintiff Francisco Matos was driving his car in the middle of the night when Defendant Officer Falconer directed him to pull over his vehicle. Plaintiff Mr. Matos complied with the directive and exited his vehicle, at which point Defendant Officer Falconer searched Mr. Matos. Defendant Officer Falconer did not find any guns, drugs, or contraband on Mr. Matos' person, but arrested Mr. Matos anyway and placed him in handcuffs. Plaintiff Mr. Matos was taken to a precinct and held for several hours before being summarily released when the District Attorney declined to prosecute him.