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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $258,000 total settlements.
Espinal, Mindy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV06171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 3, 2023, ended March 28, 2024
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 4, 2020, unidentified police officers of the NYPD broke into disabled Plaintiff Mindy Espinal's apartment in New York, New York. They then ransacked the apartment and "tossed her around like a rag doll" and left the apartment. Plaintiff alleges excessive force, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, and more.
Obiri-Mainoo, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028576/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 27, 2018, ended July 28, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 28, 2017, at approximately 5:00 P.M., in the vicinity of the inside of 1436 Taylor Avenue, County of Bronx, State of New York, Plaintiff had just arrived when Defendant P.O. Jimmy Bonilla and other four Defendant officers showed up instructing everyone in the premises to stand facing the wall with their hands behind their heads. Upon entering the premise, Defendant P.O. Jimmy Bonilla falsely arrested Plaintiff and restrained him and his liberty without any legal cause. Defendants assaulted and had multiple batteries committed against him. In particular, Defendant P.O. Bonilla grabbed Plaintiff and handcuffed him during the arrest. The handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff’s wrists so tight tha...
Reyes, Krilsary vs City of New York
Case # 303220/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 11, 2016, ended May 9, 2017
$75,000 Settlement
Batista, Luis Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303420/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 8, 2014, ended April 28, 2015
$160,000 Settlement