Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $60,001 total settlements.
Valdes, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026594/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2017
Mcelligott, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07107,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 11, 2015, ended December 1, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Donnelly forcibly entered Plaintiff's apartment and assaulted her. Plaintiff alleges that Officer was excessively drunk. Officer Donnelly was arrested and charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.
Marcano, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03894,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 17, 2015, ended February 6, 2016
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was aiding a person who was in distress when he was struck numerous times with a baton by Officer Ryerson, arrested, taken to the 43rd precinct, and charged with OGA, which was later dismissed.
Cruz, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300398/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 10, 2015, ended June 15, 2018
$50,000 Settlement
Wong, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300387/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2015, ended February 27, 2019
Zero Disposition
David v. City of New York et al
Case # 300941/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint