Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $232,000 total settlements.
Phillips, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033943/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 18, 2018, ended August 23, 2021
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 6, 2018, the Plaintiff was arrested by New York State parole offices and members of the NYPD without a warrant or legal cause, based on knowingly false statements made by Defendant Officer Ezequiel Burgos. In addition to the Defendant’s initial false statements that led to the arrest, the Defendant also made sworn statements to the District Attorney that he knew to be false, such as claiming that multiple witnesses existed to the alleged crimes the Plaintiff was accused of committing. As a result of these statements, Plaintiff was charged for many crimes, including assault, gang assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. All charges and the criminal proceeding against the Plaintiff were eventuall...
Lasalle, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303115/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 24, 2016, ended February 27, 2019
$65,000 Settlement
Vida, Karlyne vs City of New York
Case # 026038/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2015, ended February 2, 2016
$7,000 Settlement
Reyes, Yocasta vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305351/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2013, ended September 23, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
