Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.
Battle, Dejuan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04267,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2020, ended October 25, 2021
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the afternoon of June 1, 2018, Mr. Battle was standing outside near a deli parking lot, drinking from a bag. An unmarked police car drove by, and upon officers making eye contact with Mr. Battle, drove into the parking lot. Plain clothes officers Lukasz Solis and Nicholas Velotti of the 101st precinct approached and after being questioned about the bag, Mr. Battle admitted there was alcohol within it. The two officers then unlawfully searched him, asking about other contraband. Mr. Battle responded that he carried a folding knife for his job in a mailroom to open boxes. After retrieving the knife from his pocket, Officers Solis and Velotti arrested and detained Mr. Battle. Four other officers, unnamed in the...
Muhammadali, Sayyid D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 704578/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 5, 2014, ended January 17, 2018
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 30, 2013, Defendants Police Officer Baruccheri and Seargant Honstetter assaulted Plaintiff with guns drawn and other objects used to physically seize and strike and restrain Plaintiff. They arrested Plaintiff, bringing him to the NYPD 101st Precinct to be charged with crimes he did not commit and held in custody for over 24 hours. Later, on April 3, 2013, Plaintiff went to retrieve his belongings from the Precinct and Defendants Police Officer Solis and Seargant Cordiner assaulted and arrested him in the same manner, and again charged him with various crimes he did not commit. Plaintiff suffered severe and permanent physical and psychological injuries.
Muhammadali v. City of New York et al
Case # 18CV01521,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was assaulted and subsequently arrested by PO Baruccheri and Sgt Honstetter. He was brought to 101st Precinct and charged fro various crimes. Plaintiff then returned to 101st Precinct to collect his confiscated belongings, where he was assaulted and arrested again by PO Solis and Sgt Cordiner.