Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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, $24,999 total settlements.
Samu, Cheyenne vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV01351,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2025, ended March 10, 2026
$24,999 Settlement
White, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 518413/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 29, 2024
Complaint
Description: On April 7, 2023, in Brooklyn, the Plaintiff MALIK WHITE was stopped by Defendants NYPD officers Rashawn Williams, Neil Narayan, Anthony Varrone, and/or Officers John and Jane Doe 1-7, while parking his car. Despite complying with Defendants' requests, after Plaintiff was illegally searched and after he reached to take back items Defendants had taken from his person, the Plaintiff was thereafter physically assaulted, resulting in significant injuries. The officers falsely accused the Plaintiff of resisting arrest and possessing a weapon, leading to his wrongful detention and subsequent release on bail. Thereafter, Plaintiff was forced to hire private counsel and was required to make five court appearances. A gr...