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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $97,500 total settlements.
Evans, Karon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV05555,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 27, 2023, ended April 4, 2025
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Spruill, Dashayla vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 512256/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2020, ended March 10, 2026
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2019, Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, handcuffed, and falsely arrested by Police Sergeant Greene and certain other unnamed officers.
Crawford, Josheed W. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150660/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, January 22, 2020, ended March 18, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about February 14, 2018, police officers Cory Green and John/Jane Doe 1-10 arrested Josheed W. Crawford. Crawford was properly near 18 9th Ave. of Manhattan when the officers improperly stopped and arrested Crawford despite having no justifiable reason to do so. The officers excessively assaulted and battered Crawford. The officers then fabricated and concealed evidence to hide their misconduct. Other officers, despite being able to help Crawford, did not intervene. Subsequently, Crawford's properties were unreasonably seized and he was deprived of his liberty with physical constraints being placed on him while being detained. Crawford further suffered from pain, trauma, loss of earning, emotional distres...
Mathieu, Wilson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01754,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 7, 2019, ended April 27, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Mathieu walked to a store when he was struck by a taser by an individual in plainclothes. He was then swarmed by other individuals in plainclothes. Plaintiff Mathieu lost consciousness, was taken to a hospital for his significant injuries, and later brought to the police precinct.
Richardson, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00231,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended October 21, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Dec. 15, 2012, Plaintiff, a resident of Pennsylvania, was lawfully operating his vehicle in Manhattan when he was taken into custody by Defendants NYPD Officers Green and John Does 1-4 for allegedly operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs. Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs and transported to an NYPD precinct and then to New York County Central Booking. Plaintiff was released on March 20, 2013. Plaintiff was charged with one count of Operating a Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Plaintiff made several court appearances, and ultimately the case was dismissed on Nov. 25, 2013.
Richardson v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 15CV00231,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint