Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Pablo v. City of New York, et al
Case # 12CV05033,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached and asked to provide his identification on the Coney Island Boardwalk. When plaintiff asked why, Officers arrested him. Defendants then knocked him to the ground, assaulted and battered plaintiff including striking him with closed fists, batons, kicking him and ripping off plaintiff's shirt. A defendant officer stuck his knee into plaintiff's neck as plaintiff lay helpless on the ground. Plaintiff taken to 60th precinct, then hospital where he underwent treatment including multiple blood transfusions as a result of the beating he sustained at the hands of defendants. Charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, which were later ACD'd.
Saltarella v. the City of New York
Case # 09CV01344,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint