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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Colon, Seferino vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158400/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, October 15, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about October 14, 2016 Plaintiff was arrested by Detective Steven K. Byrne and unnamed other POs as a result of an investigation conducted by Detective Byrne and Port Authority PO Steven O'Shea. Detective Byrne charged Plaintiff, who had no criminal record, with multiple felonies, including the rape of his minor daughter over a number of years. Plaintiff was and is innocent, and Detective Byrne knew of his innocence. Detective Byrne had a history of maliciously and incorrectly charging other In the present case, Detective Byrne and other members of the NYPD withheld and suppressed evidence, importuned parties, and unduly influenced Plaintiff's daughter in order to fabricate these charges. These actions c...
Mcfadden, Denver vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 19CV05508,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 18, 2019, ended September 30, 2025
Zero Disposition
Belgraves, Cervon vs City of New York, et Al .
Case # 306426/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2014