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.
'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, $35,000 total settlements.
Dumay, Charlemagne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703805/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 30, 2018, ended January 14, 2020
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 21, 2017, Plaintiff was touched, grabbed, handcuffed, seized, and arrested in an excessive manner and with excessive force. Plaintiff was falsely accused of committing a crime. Plaintiff was assaulted and battered. As a result, Plaintiff suffered serious injuries to his head, neck, back, body, and limbs. The charges were dismissed on October 30, 2017. On October 15, 2017, Plaintiff was touched, grabbed, handcuffed, seized, and arrested in an excessive manner and with excessive force by Defendants. Defendants battered Plaintiff and caused injuries to his head, neck, back, body, and limbs.
Nauhn, Sr. et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06057,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff opened the door because he heard noises outside when he was pepper sprayed in the face and officers entered the residence without a warrant. 2 of the Plaintiffs were grabbed, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiffs were charged with Dis Con, Resisting Arrest, and OGA, which were ACD'd