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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $12,000 total settlements.
Mulkeen, Brian J.as Adm of Estate of Mulkeen, Brian C. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 035738/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 20, 2021
Williams, Shawn as Adm/est of Williams, Antonio vs City of Ny
Case # 152348/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, January 14, 2021, ended March 12, 2025
Administrative Closing
Williams, Shawn vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 034180/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 14, 2021
Complaint
Description: On September 29, 2019, outside of a New York City Housing Authority apartment building where Mr. Williams (plaintiff's son) was waiting for a cab after visiting a friend, defendant police officers dressed in plain clothes, including PO Wichers and Beddows, yelled at and began chasing down Mr. Williams despite having no suspicion that a felony or misdemeanor was taking place. Mr. Williams began to run but was then tackled to the ground, assaulted, and shot by defendant officers without justification. At no time did Mr. Williams fire any shots or display a firearm. At least six officers, including PO Mahon, Valentino, and Figueroa, discharged firearm and at least 15 rounds were fired. After the shooting, defendan...
Abdoulaye, Abdou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06283,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2016, the plaintiff’s roommates told him an officer had his photo and wanted to question him. Plaintiff called defendant White, who told him to appear at the 44th precinct. Upon his arrival, the Plaintiff was placed under arrest based on an accusation that he committed a robbery at knife-point. The defendants did not produce a warrant for his arrest. He was handcuffed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell. The handcuffs were placed excessively tight and held in place for several hours, resulting in blood loss, numbness, and superficial bruising. The Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by the arresting officers. Detective James White, Officer Claudio Velez, Officers Calvin Black, Jason Valentino, and...