Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $132,500 total settlements.
Mccray, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813944/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 19, 2021, ended March 25, 2022
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2018, at approximately 3:00 PM near 518 Willis Avenue, Bronx, Plaintiff Jamel McCray was waiting for his daughter to return while smoking a cigarette when Defendant Officers Harrynson Lopez and John or Jane Does 1-10 approached him, questioned him, and began to illegally search through his pockets without his consent or any basis. Defendant officers pulled contraband from their own persons and falsely attributed its possession to Plaintiff, accusing him of possession of a controlled substance. Defendant officers grabbed Plaintiff, physically restrained him while violently contorting his arms back, then affixed handcuffs excessively tightly, causing injuries to Plaintiff's back, neck, arms, hands,...
F.,h an Infant Bymng Cruz, Yomari vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032733/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 6, 2019, ended December 14, 2023
$125,000 Settlement