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.
'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, $2,500 total settlements.
Kneitel, Michael J. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 15CV06942,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016, ended September 24, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taken into custody at the 66th Precinct regarding an alleged assault against his neighbor, arraigned, and RORed with an order of protection. In April, Defendant officers came to Plaintiff's residence saying he violated the order but after investigation checking surveillance they realized that he did not violate it and did not arrest Plaintiff. In July, defendant officers went to Plaintiff's work and arrested him for violating the order again. Charges were dismissed after Plaintiff spent 22 months in jail.
Scott, Duquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511502/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about August 13, 2012, Plaintiff's mother organzied a summer BBQ in the courtyard of their apartment complex in 5903 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. 30 people attended the BBQ and they enjoyed good food and company. At approximately 9 pm Shilevia Shaw who lived in the apartment approached Plaintiff's mother and screamed at her in an aggressive manner. Shaw appeared intoxicated and people requested her to clam down. Plaintiff saw what was happeneing and stepped in to try to diffuse the situation and asked Shaw to clam down. Shaw got upset and verbally lashed out at Plaintiff and then walked away. Plaintiff left the the BBQ before it ended because he was tired and went home. People stayed at the BBQ in the vici...
Greene, Frankie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013807/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 8, 2010, ended March 29, 2017
$2,500 Settlement