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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Russell, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156810/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, July 31, 2018, ended April 16, 2020
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 30, 2017 at approximately 10:50 pm, Plaintiff was lawfully walking from the store located in the area of 1590 Park Avenue, Harlem New York, when he was stopped by Defendants, Police Officers Jonathan Perez, John, Jim and John Doe were dressed in plain clothes but had their weapons withdrawn and told Plaintiff to stop. Defendants asked Plaintiff for identification, to which Plaintiff complied. Defendant John Doe attempted to grab Plaintiff's arm but then Plaintiff pulled back, Plaintiff was then put in a bear hug and picked up in the air and body slammed face first onto the concrete pavement and his head, face and back were beaten. Plaintiff's mother was watching this ordeal and yelled out that Plaintiff...
Morris, Romeo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03121,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended August 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was accosted by Defendant Officers who arrested him and charged him with Robbery in the first and second degree. Grand Jury found No True Bill.
