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 3 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.
Maggio, Noah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06442,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 9, 2019, ended March 30, 2021
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 6, 2019 Mr. Maggio was waiting in his backyard while EMT's tended to his daughter's medical emergency inside his home. 12 officers arrived and formed a barrier blocking him from the home. Shortly after, the the daughter's nurse informed Mr. Maggio she was breathing. As Mr. Maggio attempted to enter the house, Officers Salvatore Oliveri, Christopher Payne, Peter Evensen, Annaruth Legare, Jonathan Bass, and James Amundsen forced him to the ground. Officer Ryan McGuiness kicked him in the back while he was on the ground. Officers Oliveri, Payne, Evense, Legare, Bass, and Amundsen handcuffed Mr. Maggio's too tightly and put him in a sitting position. Officer McGuinness un-holstered his taser "in a threa...
Mohammed, Ishmael Alok A/k/a Gangoo, Ishmael vs State of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01061,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended March 1, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Evans v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV01941,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested, beaten, and attacked by Defendant Officer McGuiness. Plaintiff was taken to the 88th Precinct. There is no information about charges filed against him.