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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.
Caesar, Lloyd vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06433,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 3, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 2022, plaintiff was arrested on the northeast corner of Hegeman Street and Osborne Street in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. Defendant NYPD officers Blot and Turner initially informed plaintiff he was involved in an assault. Defendant Blot claimed plaintiff had been driving recklessly and harassing the another individual. After being taken to the 73rd precinct, plaintiff was aggressively slammed against the gate during processing, injuring his wrist. On June 15, 2023, defendant NYPD officers Diaz, Perez and Myrthil conducted a stop and frisk of plaintiff without any reasonable suspicion at the corner of New Lots Avenue and Watkins Street in Brownsville, Brooklyn. During these events defendan...
Nixon, Jacqueline, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV07215,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 27, 2019, ended May 3, 2022
$79,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2016, plaintiffs were gathered for an annual event to celebrate the life of their family member who was shot to death by NYPD in 2003. All plaintiffs either resided at or were visiting the subject premises. After midnight on January 1, 2017, P.O.s Omar Birchwood, Lt. Michael Raimo, and P.O. Jesse Lance knocked on the door under the false guise that they had heard gunshots. The officers insisted that they enter the premises, but plaintiffs demanded a warrant to allow entry. This encounter lasted for more than hour, and the officers didn't allow plaintiffs to close their front door. As some of the plaintiffs were peacefully exiting, one plaintiff was dragged outside of the subject premises, p...
Jackson, Donnell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04109,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 20, 2015
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested twice for criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The first time plaintiff was waiting for his friend at his friend's house while the defendant officers came into the house, falsely arrested him and brought plaintiff to the 73rd precinct. The second time plaintiff was running back from his home to his friend's house nearby while defendant officers stopped him and falsely accused plaintiff of having a weapon. Both of the cases, the charges were dismissed.
Boykins, Shakeem, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02299,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2013
Complaint
Description: On February 7, 2012, Plaintiffs Shakeem Boykins, Kevin Wint, Princeton Antoine were leaving the Brooklyn apartment of an acquaintance with two younger boys when they were attacked by police officers in civilian clothes and unformed police officers. While there are named officers in the complaint, the causes of action do not specifically identify the officers. At one point, one of the boys was struck with what appeared to be a walkie-talkie. Claims in the complaint are for false arrest and excessive force, among others.
Hilliman, Evon, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03566,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2012, ended March 19, 2013
$36,000 Settlement