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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Muhammad, Habiyb vs City of New York
Case # 817360/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 22, 2021, ended May 17, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description:
On March 19, 2021, Plaintiff was approached by P.O.s including Officer Taulant Gjonbalaj, Officer Kelly, Officer Bacovic, Officer Perez and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained. In the course of the arrest, Plaintiff was handled in an egregious manner and experienced injury to the head, neck, back, body and limbs. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and remained incarcerated for over 24 hours. After being prosecuted on false charges, all charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably.
Diaw, Bassirou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 816518/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 9, 2021
Komatsu, Towaki vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV10942,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 20, 2021, ended June 17, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Potts, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035718/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2021