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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $980,000 total settlements.
Bratton, Ronald vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802468/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 14, 2023, ended June 13, 2023
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2021, Plaintiff, a person with a physical disability and a person of color, was inside his residence, in the Bronx, when a person inside the apartment called 911 to report she had been attacked by her partner, an individual that was not the Plaintiff. Defendant Officers entered the premises and violently assaulted and detained Plaintiff without any justification. Plaintiff was pushed, shoved, and violently thrown to the floor and was physically restrained. Defendant Officers made false accusations against Plaintiff and falsely arrested him.
Benjamin, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002843/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 7, 2012, ended November 12, 2013
$900,000 Settlement