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, $145,000 total settlements.
Mortimer, Kim and Seifert, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07186,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 4, 2015, ended January 6, 2022
$125,000 Settlement
Yisrael, Shamir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04583,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 9, 2013, ended December 18, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2013, at approximately 3:00AM, Plaintiff and her sister went to a laundromat in order to clean their mother’s uniform for work the following morning. Because the two were uncomfortable waiting inside the laundromat, they decided to wait by a well-lit bus stop nearby, where they were approached by Defendant officers Donofrio and Hurst. Plaintiff explained to the officers why they were there, at which point Defendant Donofrio accused Plaintiff and her sister of drinking from a container that was underneath the bench of the bus stop. Plaintiff denied the accusation, at which point Defendant Donofrio accused Plaintiff of lying and told her he was going to arrest her. Defendant Donofrio did not inform P...