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.
'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, $93,000 total settlements.
Nelson, Ondre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500451/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 10, 2020, ended May 18, 2023
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 9, 2018 at approximately 3:00 PM in the vicinity of Barclay's
Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, in the borough of Brooklyn, plaintiff was on his way to see a basketball game when he was stopped handcuffed and arrested by police officer Nicholas Neve and unidentified police officers (John Does) for allegedly having been in possession of false tickets to the basketball game. Subsequently, plaintiff was transported to a local Kings County police precinct, where he was strip searched and nothing of an illegal nature was found. After being held in the local Kings County police precinct for several hours, plaintiff was transported to Kings County Criminal Court, where he was placed in a cell. After his ...
Daley, Shamar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05983,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 10, 2016, ended September 6, 2018
$33,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street when the defendant officers, in plain clothes and an unmarked vehicle, exited their vehicle and began chasing the plaintiff. The defendant officers slammed the plaintiff's face into the concrete ground and beat him. The plaintiff begged for medical attention and the officers taunted him in return. They then handcuffed the plaintiff too tightly and took him to a hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The plaintiff was then taken to a local precinct where he was charged with false allegations against him.
Young, Dashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05770,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended May 27, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers searched and seized Plaintiff on the street, took him to a residence at 109-44 133rd st, planted his ID there, and then told prosecutors they found Plaintiff's ID among other contraband at said location. Plaintiff charged with 220.16, 265.03, and 220.50 which were all later dismissed and sealed.