Conclusion Meanings:
'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 4 known lawsuits, $81,000 total settlements.
Jean, Maylouby vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500911/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 25, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about November 2, 2014, defendant NYPD officers Daniel Zhang, Pedro Lopez and Joseph Kaiser, along with unnamed defendant NYPD sergeant Annemarie Murphy, as well as unnamed defendant NYPD officers, repeatedly shot (with handguns), assaulted and battered plaintiff, while subjecting him to an illegal search, and falsely arresting him. Defendants then maliciously prosecuted plaintiff by making false allegations against him to support false criminal charges. Plaintiff suffered severe/life threatening physical and mental injuries as a result of this incident. The complaint does not specify which specific defendant shot the plaintiff, just lumps the defendants in together.
Robinson, Beverly, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2013, ended February 11, 2014
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked on Plaintiff's door inquiring about the whereabouts of certain individuals. Officers then forced entry into the apartment and kicked down bedroom doors searching the people in the apartment and then the entire apartment itself.
Hennis, Antonio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01715,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2013, ended October 9, 2013
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 31, 2010, Plaintiff was inside his bedroom at home. Four police officers broke down both the outside door to the building and the door leading into Plaintiff’s apartment and came charging through the door. The officers, including Detective Murnane, struck Plaintiff in the face and took him down to his knees. Once on his knees, the officers continued to strike him and eventually maced him. He was handcuffed face down on the floor. Officer Murnane continued to strike him until another defendant officer told him to stop. Eventually, the officers escorted Plaintiff outside the home. He was placed in the front of the house for at least thirty minutes while several officers searched the home. No illegal subs...
Elabsy v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV04818,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officer Filippelli randomly stopped Plaintiff refusing to let him cross the street after he let others in front of him cross. Defendant Officers then assaulted Plaintiff, searched him, tightly handcuffed him, and took him to the 6th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with Dis Con which was later dismissed for facial insufficiency.