Joseph B. Richman

Badge #4649, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Detective Bureau Special Victims Division
Also served at 46th Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended August 2022, Tax #929031

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Lawsuit Settlements:
$75,000   Straker, Tristan vs P.O. Richman, Joseph, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 026018/2017E
$9,000   Rivera, Alexis vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 020820/2017
$10,000   Cabrera, Wilson vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 020651/2017
$25,000   Rodriguez, George vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 300899/2012
$200,000   Herrera, Mario vs City of New York, et al., 2010 BCSC BCSC 307569/2010
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)

Complaint #200814866, October 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #200814866, October 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $319,000 total settlements.

Straker, Tristan vs P.O. Richman, Joseph, et al.
Case # 026018/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 13, 2017, ended January 8, 2021
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2014, Plaintiff visiting family when Defendants broke open the door and entered the house and room where Plaintiff slept. Defendants deployed a taser, which struck Plaintiff as he lay in bed. Plaintiff experienced severe pain from the taser. Plaintiff also experienced severe pain from Defendants pepper spray. The charges were eventually dismissed. Plaintiff suffered serious physical injuries.

Rivera, Alexis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020820/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2017, ended March 6, 2019
$9,000 Settlement

Cabrera, Wilson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020651/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 27, 2017, ended June 1, 2018
$10,000 Settlement

Rodriguez, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300899/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2012, ended August 19, 2014
$25,000 Settlement

Herrera, Mario vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307569/2010, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 24, 2010, ended May 12, 2014
$200,000 Settlement

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