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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.
Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04764,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2013, Plaintiff had parked his car across his house. NYPD Police Officers James Haviland, Michael O'Donnell, and Michael Reinecke unlawfully stopped, harassed, and interrogated him. They made unprofessional remarks and were verbally abusive. When Plaintiff tried to record the event, the Police Officers grabbed the phone and threw it on the trunk. They also lightly shoved him, causing his documents to be scattered. Plaintiff filed a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board, but was not advised to speak to a lawyer, thereby missing the 90 day deadline for state torts.
Constantino, Debra vs P.O. O'donnell, Michael, et al.
Case # 13CV04175,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2013, ended April 2, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 2, 2012, plaintiff, a superintendent of the multiple dwelling in which she resided, on Avenue M, in Brooklyn, in the course of a dispute with a tenant of the building over rent arrears, the tenant menaced plaintiff with a knife. Plaintiff had the tenant arrested. After the tenant's arrest, he and his family vacated the premises. In moving the belongings out of the apartment, the tenant had the assistance of four males. On May 13, 2012, while she was out walking her dogs, plaintiff observed two males following her. Plaintiff observed the two males talking on walkie talkies. After walking her dogs, plaintiff returned to the premises and into her apartment. In her apartment, plaintiff changed some clothing ...