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.
'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, $15,652 total settlements.
Shoycragman, Bryan V. City of Ny
Case # 808934/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 13, 2021
David Trans Inc. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024591/2018,
Civil Court - New York, July 6, 2018, ended May 23, 2019
$3,152 Settlement
Melo, Angelica vs City of New York
Case # 154783/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, May 24, 2017
Complaint
Description: On November 2, 2016, Defendants Officer Estefany Rosario, Officer Kevin Platz, Sergeant Kristin Brito, Officer Joseph Lucurto, Officer Derrick Li, Officer Crystal Diaz, Officer Nelson Batista, Officer Klaudio Kushi, and Officer Jerold Lutz unlawfully surrounded, assaulted, battered, and arrested Plaintiff. The Defendants were handling the arrest of a duo at the time of the incident. One of the duo began to cry as the other was arrested and started to panic, so Plaintiff approached her in an attempt to calm her down. Plaintiff also spoke to the Defendants. During the conversation with the Defendants, Plaintiff was at arm’s length or more from them, did not position herself between the arrestee or the officers, a...
Francis, Roberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06497,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 18, 2013, ended May 1, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 22, 2011, NYPD Officer Nelson Batista charged Plaintiff, pushed him into the side of Plaintiff's car, and handcuffed Plaintiff. Plaintiffs car was searched and no contraband was found. Plaintiff was arrested and unlawfully strip searched. After approximately 30 hours in custody, Plaintiff was arraigned. On October 11, 2011, all charges were dismissed.