Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $465,000 total settlements.
Wade, Jerry vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 505251/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 13, 2024
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2021, the plaintiff, while driving in Brooklyn after dropping off a friend at Kings County Hospital, encountered a group of police officers near East 98th Street and East New York Avenue. Unfamiliar with the area and unaware it was under investigation, the plaintiff followed police orders to stop and then reverse his vehicle. In doing so, his vehicle lightly bumped into a police car. Despite there being no damage, the officers arrested the plaintiff, accusing him of driving while intoxicated, although he exhibited no signs of impairment.
The plaintiff was detained for over 26 hours, charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and had his driver's license suspended. Th...
Bartholomew, Lavon vs City of Ny
Case # 21CV03729,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2021, ended May 2, 2023
$465,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 5, 2020 at 5:11 pm Plaintiffs Shaundell Hennegan (SH), Tysean Hennegan, J'chad Boyce and Curtis Miller were standing in the street. Plaintiff Miller was in the passenger seat of a car, and when POs Brian Ramirez and Justin Vasquez yelled at the Plaintiffs for not social distancing, SH got into the driver's seat. PO Ramirez demanded to see SH's DL, which was provided. PO Vasquez demanded to see Miller's ID; Miller refused since he was not doing anything. Miller began recording the interaction with his cell, and PO Vasquez slapped it out of his hand and began hitting Miller. SH then began recording, and the officers threw him to the ground and PO Ramirez began striking him with a bit stick. Sgts Darren C...