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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Khazin v. The City of New York et al
Case # 17CV03779,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Sgt. Valentin Khazin's claims that he was targeted with unjustified payback from higher ups because he wouldn't help make life miserable for another Police Officer Dana Harge who had filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.
Olaechea v. City Of New York, et al
Case # 17CV04797,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff, Lt. Olaechea, noticed that Officer Velazquez, a Latino officer under her command, was victim of unfair punishments from his white supervisors. One of the supervisors was the defendant, Lt. Daniel Brown. With the plaintiff's help, Officer Velazquez made two separate reports of racial discrimination to the OEEO. In response, there was retaliation from Lt. Brown and Cpt. Greany. This included the spreading of falsehoods about Officer Velazquez and the transferring of Lt. Olaechea. Lt. Olaechea was later charged with five disciplinary and placed on performance monitoring.