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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $23,000 total settlements.
Chang, Li-Shann vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02108,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 22, 2025
Complaint
Murray, Kyle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04563,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2018, ended October 15, 2019
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Plaintiff Mr. Murray was driving home when the Defendant Officers pulled him over. Mr. Murray began recording the interaction with the defendants on his cell phone. A Defendant Officer pulled Mr. Murray roughly out of his car and handcuffed him. Another defendant then sprayed mace into Mr. Murray's face. Defendants then brought Mr. Murray to Coney Island Hospital for treatment. Plaintiff Mr. Murray was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and failing to use his turn signal. The charges were dismissed two years later.
Carr, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508449/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 19, 2014, ended April 30, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Goldman, Patrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000602/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 16, 2013, ended August 27, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Greenberg v. Sikiric
Case # 507175/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings
Amended Complaint