Michael Debonis

Badge #6375, White Male
Former Detective Grade 1 at Deputy Commissioner of Public Information
Also served at 113th Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended June 2020, Tax #928911

Lawsuit Settlements:
$60,000   Pinnock, Jordan, et Al vs Police Department, Nyc, et al., 2017 QCSC QCSC 717337/2017
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Complaints

3 Complaints
11 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complainant Uncooperative
5 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #200612561, September 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200609153, July 2006
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200308220, October 2003
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200612561, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 30 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #200609153, July 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Radio as club Black Male, 22 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Victim Unidentified
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Exonerated
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Complaint #200308220, October 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.

Pinnock, Jordan, et Al vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 717337/2017, Supreme Court - Queens, December 18, 2017, ended March 15, 2019
$60,000 Settlement

Nicholas, Jason B. vs Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 15CV09592, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 29, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a photojournalist with NYPD press credentials, was on assignment trying to get a photograph of Roger Goddell when he was assaulted by Goodell's bodyguard, and then arrested for allegedly assaulting the bodyguard. After the charges were dismissed, Defendant Officer Debonis re-issued Plaintiff's press credentials. However, after more press events and encounters between Debonis and Plaintiff, Debonis revoked Plaintiff's credentials and refuses to return it.

Hurdley v. Pagnotta et al
Case # 16CV04186, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled up next to Plaintiff in his parked vehicle, asked him for his license and what he was doing, and then went back to their car and blocked him in. Officers then attempted to pull Plaintiff out of the car and so he tried to drive away resulting in an injuring to Defendant Officer Pagnotta. Plaintiff fled the scene then later turned himself in and was charged with 120.11, 120.08, and a VTL violation. Plaintiff was convicted but the appellate division later reversed and dismissed the assault conviction due to insufficient evidence.