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 6 known lawsuits, $177,500 total settlements.
Alexander, Paul vs Nys Ag, et al.
Case # 101377/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, February 7, 2025
Reshetnikova, Valeriya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157219/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, August 30, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about Agustu 12, 2016 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Plaintiff was lawfully working at the Holistic Center of New York she was approached by Det. Antonio Pagan and POs John Doe 1 - 5 who, without legal justification, arrested and handcuffed Plaintiff without providing any reason. POs ignored Plaintiff's pleas to remove the handcuffs because she is claustrophobic and handcuffs might result in her having an anxiety or panic attack. POs searched Plaintiff then placed Plaintiff in a patrol vehicle and left her there for 30 minutes as they drove around and continued arrests, despite knowing of Plaintiff's claustrophobia. Plaintiff also requested numerous times for her handcuffs to be loosened but POs ignored these...
Fermin, Jr. Freddy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154259/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, June 2, 2016, ended January 3, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On February 21, 2015, Officers Mohammed Rios, Antonio Pagan, and John/Jane Doe 1 (Shield No. 321), along with several unknown officers, advanced towards the Plaintiff with loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and objects used to attack and subdue the Plaintiff, who did not resist arrest. The Defendants touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and arrested the Plaintiff without legal cause or a warrant. They also denied the Plaintiff prompt medical care for his injuries. Additionally, the Defendants initiated a criminal proceeding against the Plaintiff by supplying the District Attorney with false and/or incomplete information, resulting in multiple charges. All charges were ultimately dismissed. As a result of the Defenda...
Medina, Aniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04866,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 1, 2015, ended April 14, 2017
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by defendant Officers Rivera and Detective Bruce. They searched, handcuffed, and arrested the plaintiff. Defendant officers sent plaintiff to the 34th precinct and charged him with criminal sale of marijuana in the fourth degree, criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree, and unlawful possession of marijuana. The plaintiff was ultimately found not guilty on all charges.
Brown, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06508,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2014, ended March 1, 2016
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2011, plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk when POs. Joseph Morovich, Haley, and McCormick (first names unknown) pulled up next to him in a police car and told him to stop. POs Morovich and Haley got out of the car, and Morovich grabbed plaintiff, handcuffed him extremely tightly, and asked what he had in his pocket. Plaintiff answered that he had a box cutter in his pocket. PO Morovich searched him, including down his pants and touching his penis. Morovich removed the box cutter as well as two cellphones, then stated he had searched plaintiff due to seeing a bulge in his pants. Plaintiff repeatedly asked why he was being arrested, and PO Morovich told him not to ask questions and grabbed him r...
Johnson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 150148/2009,
Supreme Court - New York
$17,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint