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.
'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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Holley, Eddie vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02883,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2025, ended March 12, 2026
$25,000 Settlement
Parker Jr., Marty vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522131/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 10, 2020
Complaint
Description: On January 17, 2020, Marty Parker Jr. was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his cousin en route to his aunt’s house in Brooklyn, New York. The vehicle was stopped by police officers, including P.O. Viera, P.O. Giglio, P.O. Napolitano, and Sergeant Thompson. After the vehicle was searched and nothing illegal was found, Parker was ordered to exit the vehicle. He alleges that he was assaulted by the officers, including having his arm twisted, being thrown against the car, placed in tight handcuffs, and kicked in the groin. He claims that the officers used excessive force without provocation.
Parker was then taken to the 77th precinct without being informed of the charges or read his Miranda rights. He was detain...
Bernard, Ron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505771/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 18, 2020, ended June 9, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 12, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Plaintiff, Ron Bernard was working on duty as a Lyft car driver, driving a 2016 Toyota Hybrid. He received a pickup request and lawfully pulled over in the vicinity of Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Place, Brooklyn, New York. As the passengers were entering his vehicle, the defendant police officers pulled up behind Mr. Bernard. NYPD Traffic Agent Anthony Greenidge attempted scan Mr. Bernard's registration, but when the scanner malfunctioned, NYPD P.O. Michelle Giglio (shield #18126) asked Mr. Bernard to exit the vehicle. Other police officers arrived and unlawfully handcuffed and falsely arrested Mr. Bernard without probable cause, or any legal justification.
Mr...
Washington, Lateef vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501979/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 6, 2020, ended October 29, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 29, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at vicinity of Dean Street and Franklin Avenue, Plaintiff was driving a 2019 Cadillac XTS upon Franklin Avenue close to the intersection of Pacific Street where Plaintiff was tailed by Defendants and was subsequently pulled over. Plaintiff had not violated a traffic ordinance. Defendants approached the Plaintiff and requested for the Plaintiff to exit the vehicle. When Plaintiff exited teh vehicle he was illegally searched, but nothing was found. Plaintiffs vehicle was then illegally searched as well. Four iPhones were seized that were purchased for family members. placed Plaintiff under arrest, placed him in a police car and took him to the 77th precinct where h...
Bey, Empress Hadiya vs Antoine, Josephine, et al.
Case # 19CV01877,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 17, 2019, ended July 29, 2025
Zero Disposition