Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $1,750,000 total settlements.
Szil, Istvan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06965,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 5, 2018
Complaint
Description: On September 16th, 2014, Plaintiff (pro se) was arrested after his wife called the police for domestic violence. Plaintiff was acquitted on the criminal charges. Plaintiff was ordered out of their apartment and was arrested without probable cause. Plaintiff alleges that after multiple moves across the city, City personnel were conspiring with his wife to stalk and harass him as a "resurrection of American eugenics." Plaintiff alleges that this organized stalking was also taking place in European countries, including Hungary. Plaintiff alleges that on multiple occasions, police officers assaulted him including a Officer John Doe, E Train. Plaintiff alleges that there were counter terrorism officers, includi...
Kennedy, Gretchen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150284/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, February 2, 2015, ended December 23, 2019
$1,750,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On or about April 12, 2014, New York City Police Officers Eric Lee, Brian Mulkern, Chen Zhan, and John/Jane Does 1-20, Sergeants Barbara Arroyo and Siobhan O'Keefe, Lieutenant Steven Chantel, and Captain James F. Dennehy III (hereinafter "Defendant-officers") individually and collectively wrongfully touched, grabbed, tasered, punched, kicked, searched, and handcuffed Plaintiff. In particular, Defendant-officers were not following a proper policy for use of tasers in situations involving Emotionally Disturbed Persons. Plaintiff was transported against her will to New York Presbyterian Hospital and confined there for approximately 14 hours because Defendant-officers said she was on PCP, physically violent, and an...