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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $76,502 total settlements.
Valerius, Daniella vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 154776/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, June 13, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 10, 2023 at approximately 12:25, plaintiff was present at the ''Sweet Chick'' restaurant at 178 Ludlow Street, where she was punched in the mouth by Detective Jonathan S. Bourne. Due to this excessive use of force, the plaintiff has suffered a split lip, loosened teeth and pain accompanied by headaches. Plaintiff has also sustained psychological trauma and loss of enjoyment of life and has and will incur hospital and medical expenses in order to alleviate the results of the assault.
Onfroy, Corey vs City of New York
Case # 514314/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 7, 2020, ended June 1, 2023
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2019, in the vicinity of Avenue I and Albany Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York, the plaintiff was driving a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by defendants NYPD officers. They asked for his identification despite having no reason or probable cause to do so. The defendants then unlawfully entered the motor vehicle without consent and falsely accused the plaintiff of criminal possession of a forged instrument. The plaintiff was then forcibly grabbed and had his arms violently contorted behind his back. The charges were eventually dismissed in their entirety.
Padilla, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2019, ended May 10, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: At approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 27, 2018, Plaintiff and her aunt were inside her aunt's vehicle, which was legally parked on Avenue U between 66th and 67th Street in Brooklyn, New York. Subsequently, Police Officer Jonathan S. Bourne (Shield No. 18854) and Sergeant George Taylor approached the vehicle, ordered plaintiff out of the car, and handcuffed her. Defendants then took Ms. Padilla to the 63rd precinct. Plaintiff is a diabetic and she told the officers at the scene and the precinct about her condition, but the defendant officers confiscated her medication and refused to allow her to administer herself insulin. While at the precinct, defendants falsely informed employees of the Kings County District A...
Whyte, Kemar R., et al. By Fng vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03608,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2018, ended February 8, 2019
$24,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs vehicle was pulled over and Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff with his son (another Plaintiff) crying in the back seat. Defendant Officers searched the vehicle but recovered nothing. Plaintiff was taken to 63rd Precinct and was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and Using a Mobile Phone While Driving.
