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.
'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, $6,501 total settlements.
Simmons, Marcus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705727/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 27, 2020, ended December 6, 2022
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On February 27, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present at the Clean Rite Center located at 127-02 Farmers Blvd., Queens, when multiple NYPD officers approached him. After complying with their request for identification, Plaintiff was violently assaulted, taken to the ground, punched, and kneed in the back, resulting in physical injuries. He was handcuffed, arrested without probable cause, and transported to a nearby precinct where he was searched and falsely charged with Attempted Murder, Assault, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Plaintiff was detained for several hours before being taken to a hospital for medical treatment and then ret...
Brinson v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV02862,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$6,501 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was at a friend's house when Defendant officers awoke him, guns drawn, arrested him, took him to the 32nd Precinct, and charged him with Gang Assault in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree, which were later dismissed on DA's motion.