Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Michael C. Abbruzzese
Badge #6138,
White Male
Also served at
47th Precinct
Service
started January 2014,
made $113,000 last year,
Tax #955701
Discipline Cases:
Case: 2022-26117
Closed: 10/17/2022
Case: 2022-26118
Closed: 10/17/2022
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Lawsuit settlements:
$145,000 Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 20CV11021
$105,000 Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026209/2019E
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$145,000 Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 20CV11021
$105,000 Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026209/2019E
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Complaints
3
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Complaints
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Exonerated
April 2020 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
March 2019 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| April 2020 Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| March 2019 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 26 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26117
Closed: 10/17/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules.
- Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case: 2022-26118
Closed: 10/17/2022
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body worn camera.
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.Young, Marlon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806210/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 10, 2021
Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV11021, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2021, ended May 4, 2022
$145,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, plaintiff Abelson participated in a Mott Haven protest after the killing of George Floyd. Plaintiff was caught in a barricade when officers told him and others in the front to move, but there was no room for them to do so from others pressing forward. Officers mocked him and others by saying "they couldn't breathe." officers then begin to attack plaintiff, punching him in the eye and twisting his finger until they broke it. Another pulled down his mask and pepper-sprayed him. Plaintiff was then pulled over the barrier of bikes, thrown to the ground, hit with batons and kicked. His hands were then placed behind his back and an officer kneeled on his neck. He was then handcuffed with zip ties and...
Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026209/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 3, 2019, ended July 25, 2022
$105,000 Settlement