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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 8 known lawsuits, $1,177,000 total settlements.
Johnson, Ainsley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504470/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 4, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2018, plaintiff Johnson was lawfully standing outside his vehicle parked on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. He was approached by Defendant NYPD officer Shervis, who then directed defendant officer Wilson to arrest the plaintiff without probable cause. The plaintiff was transported to the 69th Precinct and taken to the cell area. In the cell area the defendants were aggressively removing articles of clothing from the plaintiff and thrusting him into chairs. Knowing that the plaintiff had a previous laceration on his leg, the defendants nonetheless threw the plaintiff onto the ground and began punching and kicking him. Several other officers entered the cell area and joined in the assault of t...
Sagaille, Chrismy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05236,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2019, ended February 25, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about August 6, 2016, plaintiff was approached by NYPD Officers Kiada Moragne and Matthew Woods while stopped at a red light. The officers then arrested plaintiff without probable cause and falsely charged him with driving while intoxicated. Video evidence directly contradicted the officers' allegations. Plaintiff was imprisoned for 25 hours after his arrest.
Rosario, Mabel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506553/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 22, 2014, ended November 28, 2018
$1,100,000 Settlement
Prater, Jesse vs Police Officer Breiner, Gerald, et al.
Case # 13CV06841,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 5, 2013, ended April 28, 2014
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Braxton, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05516,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 1, 2013, ended August 27, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully inside a commercial business building when several NYPD Officers including Officers Terrell Anderson, Forrest Hirsch, Jason Filoramo, Frank Muzikar, Peter McCarthy, Joseph Fichter, and Michael Espinosa entered the building and searched its locked basement and found contraband. Plaintiff was not the owner of the business and did not possess a key to the basement, but was nonetheless arrested by Officer Anderson. Officer Hirsch prepared paperwork in support of false charges against Plaintiff and conveyed such information to the District Attorney's Office. Plaintiff was eventually released after approximately 17 hours in custody and was not charged with any crimes.
Dance, Duane A., et Al vs Capt. Anderson, et al.
Case # 12CV04884,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 10, 2012, ended March 10, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
Andreassen, Frank, et Al vs Detective Mccarthy, et al.
Case # 12CV03751,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 31, 2012, ended March 8, 2013
$9,000 Settlement
Cornado, Famian vs Police Department, New York City, et al.
Case # 11CV05188,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 28, 2011, ended September 24, 2014
Zero Disposition