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 4 known lawsuits, $131,500 total settlements.
Coryatt, Desmond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508176/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2019, between approximately 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., in the driveway of his residence located at 45 Rockaway Parkway, Kings County, New York, plaintiff Desmond, was lawfully present. Plaintiff had a legitimate expectation of privacy at his residence. Plaintiff was assaulted was assaulted and battered by defendant officers Scogmanillo, Viti, baker, Collado and John Doe by violently pushing the Plaintiff against a brick wall, slamming his body to the ground, and striking him multiple times with their fists causing serious physical injuries as hereinafter alleged. The assault and battery were performed knowingly, intentionally, willfully, and with actual malice and without probable cause. The plain...
Williams, Donald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06740,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 7, 2018, ended August 21, 2019
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2018, plaintiff was receiving medical treatment in an ambulance when an NYPD officer accosted and arrested him. Although plaintiff needed medical treatment, the officers used threats to convince him to go to the 67th Precinct instead of a hospital. Plaintiff was then transported to Central Booking, where he was denied medical treatment. The officers then forwarded false allegations to the District Attorney to justify plaintiff's arrest. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed on September 21, 2018.
Applewhite, Idris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06870,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 9, 2018, ended July 16, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2016 Plaintiff was present at Churh Av and 39th st when he was approached by Officers James Aiello, Carl Scogmanillo and other unnamed officers. They detained plaintiff, took his bike without permission and then issued traffic tickets and a criminal court summons summons that the complaint alleges were falsely made. All traffic tickets and criminal summons were dismissed and sealed.
Mckinnon, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00632,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 10, 2012, ended April 10, 2013
$130,000 Settlement