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.
'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, $95,652 total settlements.
Richardson, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162151/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, March 21, 2016, ended October 15, 2020
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On November 29, 2012, at approximately 6:00 p.m., ROBERT RICHARDSON (“plaintiff”) was lawfully standing in the vicinity of Hamilton Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue, waiting for his girlfriend to come out of her apartment when police officers unlawfully approached, stopped, seized, and searched plaintiff, without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or any legal justification. Nevertheless, the defendant's police officers unlawfully handcuffed the plaintiff and arrested him without legal justification or probable cause. The police officer believe the plaintiff possessed any illegal drugs, weapons, or contraband underneath his clothing.
The defendant police officers forcibly transported the plaintiff, against his w...
Hunter, Parrish vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06637,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2013, ended April 17, 2014
$20,652 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 18, 2012, PO James South falsely claimed to have observed Plaintiff's participation in a hand-to-hand drug transaction. At no time on May 18, 2012 was Plaintiff in possession of any narcotics or engaged in any narcotics transaction. PO South along with PO Madeline Melendez, Keith Cummings, Chris Calloway, Freddy Dominguez, and 10 additional unknown officers falsely arrested Plaintiff without probable cause. PO Melendez signed the criminal complaint containing PO South's claim of observing Plaintiff in a drug transaction, despite knowing or having reason to know PO South's claims were false. Plaintiff spent approximately 7 days in custody as a result his arrest. At trial, Plaintiff was found not ...
Gearles, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04495,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 11, 2013, ended July 23, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Order
Description: On September 17, 2010, Plaintiff Tyrone Gearles was lawfully present in the vicinity at Marcus Garvey Park speaking with some friends when Defendant Officers approached and frisked them without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Defendant Officers found nothing, but told Plaintiff he was under arrest for selling marijuana. At the precinct, Plaintiff was strip and body-cavity searched without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The searches were approved and authorized by Defendant Sergeant Anthony Borelli. Both at the precinct and later at central booking, Plaintiff's requested medical treatment for his conditions of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, high blood pressure, asthma, and a sleeping disorder. All re...
Mullins v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV08488,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation