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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Ford, Justin, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809578/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2024, ended October 1, 2024
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: In this case, the plaintiffs, Justin Ford, Jose Ford, and Karin Ford, residents of New York, are suing NYPD Officer James Carroll and several unidentified officers, referred to as John Does Numbers One Through Ten, in both their individual and official capacities. On May 31, 2023, while lawfully present at 1470 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx, the plaintiffs were arrested by the defendant officers without probable cause or legal justification. Justin Ford owned a smoke shop where his brothers, Jose and Karin, worked. The plaintiffs were subjected to pat-down searches, restrained with metal handcuffs, and transported to an NYPD precinct, where they were fingerprinted, photographed, and held in custody. Despite ...
Hyman, Anthony, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808769/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2023, Anthony and Regenia Hyman were lawfully in their home at 6:15 in the morning when multiple members of the NYPD entered their home. Anthony was recovering from cervical spinal fusion surgery, and was wearing a hard collar. Because she was still in her sleeping garments, Regenia's breasts and body were exposed when the NYPD entered her home. Anthony was forced out of bed, at which point Detective Wilbert Hernandez (Shield #4925) twisted his arm, exacerbating a rotator cuff tear which needed surgery. Detective Jose Cintron (Shield #4861) put his foot on top of Anthony's recently fused neck. Both Hymans attempted to warn the police officers of Anthony's medical condition, but they were ignored. At...