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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Basinski, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01057,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 21, 2014, ended June 14, 2016
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2013, Plaintiff Sean Basinki, a lawyer, was using his cell phone to record Defendant NYPD Officer Robert Browne ticket a street vendor under the supervision of Defendant Lieutenant John Cocchi. Plaintiff was not obstructing Defendant Browne's activity, but Defendant Cocchi instructed Defendant Brown to arrest Plaintiff. Defendant Browne filed false charges of obstructing government functions. Plaintiff was released after 24 hours in custody. All charges were later dismissed.
Price, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06851,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2013, ended October 27, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street distributing CDs with his own music. He was approached by Defendant Officer Ramirez, who unlawfully searched Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest despite no probable cause. Defendants falsely informed the District Attorney they observed Plaintiff commit the following crimes: aggressive begging in a public place, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. At no point did Plaintiff commit any crimes. Plaintiff was released and after being prosecuted, all charges were dismissed.
The same events occurred again on August 29, 2012, June 22, 2013 and February 19, 2013. In each instance, Plaintiff was lawfully distributing CDs with his own mus...