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.
'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, $261,500 total settlements.
Zlatkis, Elizaveta Mng of Selimi, Joshua, et al. vs Raptis, Demitrio, et al.
Case # 22CV07402,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Nicomedez, Wilhelmina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04470,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2019, ended March 19, 2021
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2018, NYPD officers arrested plaintiff, twisting her arms and causing her to suffer injuries. The officers struck plaintiff against an NYPD vehicle and transported her to the 112th Precinct, where she was searched in her bra in front of male officers. While at the precinct, plaintiff was informed that she was being charged with stalking. Prior to the arrest, plaintiff had filed a complaint against NYS Trooper Thaddeus Wroblewski with the New York State Police. While at the precinct, she was told by NYPD Detective John Petzolt and other officers to stop complaining about Wroblewski. After the District Attorney declined to prosecute plaintiff, she returned to the precinct and found that several item...
Lombard, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004584/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, April 20, 2016, ended February 6, 2019
$125,000 Settlement
Jara, Jaime vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00071,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended May 27, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Incident One:
On June 22, 2014, the plaintiff was unlawfully arrested by the defendant Laclair. The plaintiff was translating a summons which was issued to another individual, but did not interfere with the arrest of the individual. In retaliation, the defendant Laclair arrested and issued a summons to the plaintiff, charging her with P.L. § 240.20 (5). The charges against the plaintiff were dismissed on August 27, 2014.
Incident Two:
On July 6, 2014, the plaintiff was stopped by defendant Irvin after exiting a nightclub, who arrested her and transported her to the precinct, where she was charged with P.L. § 240.37. Defendants Sarro and Ramsammy were present and failed to intervene in the arrest of the pl...