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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $175,000 total settlements.
Short, Derrick vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 522694/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2025
Robles, Johnathan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 527154/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 26, 2023
Complaint
Description: On September 3, 2022, the plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Stanhope Street and Knickerbocker Avenue in Kings County, New York, when the defendant officers unlawfully approached, questioned, searched, and arrested him without probable cause or legal justification, using excessive force. The defendant officers assaulted and battered the plaintiff, applying unreasonably tight metal handcuffs. Following the arrest, the plaintiff was transported to the 83rd Precinct against his will. He was subsequently arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court and charged with baseless crimes. The plaintiff endured approximately three days of unlawful custody at the NYPD 83rd Precinct and Kings County Central Bookings. All ...
Howard, Joseph vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02351,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 6, 2023, ended September 3, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2022, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested by the PO for participating in a gang assault and attempted robery. The PO claimed to have seen the Plaintiff in a video recording. The Plaintiff spent 5 days in custody, thereafter the Plaintiff was released by the DA for not finding any evidence.
Manley, Tony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 511025/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 19, 2022
Complaint
Description: On April 7, 2021, Plaintiff was riding his bicycle to a nearby convenience store when he was struck by a defendant police officer. The officer struck Plaintiff’s neck with his arm, “clotheslining” Plaintiff. This caused Plaintiff to fall off his bicycle and briefly lose consciousness. The officer then handcuffed Plaintiff and transported him to the 83rd Precinct, where Plaintiff was shackled and ordered to strip nude. While naked, Plaintiff was touched inappropriately by defendant police officers without his consent. In addition, while at the 83rd Precinct, Plaintiff asked to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment, because he was suffering the rejection of his kidney implant. Although defendant police o...
Parker, Doshawn vs City of New York
Case # 504194/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 23, 2021, ended April 14, 2023
$125,000 Settlement
