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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $710,000 total settlements.
Santiago, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV09227,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2014, ended January 5, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2011, Plaintiff was in the hallway of a building with his friend. Another person present was smoking marijuana, but he dropped the joint when two police officers approached and demanded to know who was smoking. Despite having no evidence that Plaintiff had committed a crime, the officers placed Plaintiff under arrest, threw him against a wall, and put on excessively tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was transported to a precinct and unlawfully strip searched. Defendant Officer Ramon Santos falsely stated that Plaintiff was seen consuming marijuana. Plaintiff was released after spending 24 hours in custody, and all criminal charges were later dismissed.
Colon, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 310643/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 22, 2011, ended April 11, 2017
$475,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Haddia, Randolph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303592/2007,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 20, 2007, ended September 20, 2013
$100,000 Settlement
Johny, Glenpher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004821/2006,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 11, 2006, ended June 18, 2013
$115,000 Settlement
Bailey v City of New York
Case # 11CV04181,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$7,500 Settlement
Description: Plaintiff's friend was involved in a domestic dispute and then came to her house. Officers tried to enter and Plaintiff lawfully denied them and so was placed under arrest and taken to 42nd Precinct. Charged with Hindering Prosecution and Obstructing Governmental Administration which were ACD'd
