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.
'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.
'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, $17,500 total settlements.
Jacques, James vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 534041/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 22, 2022
Complaint
Description: On December 2, 2021, Plaintiff was in his vehicle looking for a parking spot in Brooklyn when he observed several unmarked NYPD vehicles surround his car with lights flashing. The Defendant officers CHRISTOPHER J. RODRIGUEZ, and AAQIB I.
BHATTI, approached Plaintiff’s vehicle and one of them requested that Plaintiff provide his license and registration. Defendant officer, absent reasonable suspicion or probable cause, demanded that Plaintiff exit his vehicle who obeyed. Defendants then proceeded to search and handcuff Plaintiff. Plaintiff did not resist or committed any crime. Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and handcuffed by the
Defendant Officers without legal justification or probable cause, transported ...
Dawkins, Patrick as The Png of D., J. A Minor Under The Age of 18 vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 530120/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 3, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2021, Plaintiff, who is a minor under the age of 18, ran from an unmarked police car because his friends ran. On or near Albany Avenue and Midwood Street, Officers Rodriguez and John Doe stopped their vehicle in front of Plaintiff when he stopped running. Officer Rodriguez exited the vehicle and struck Plaintiff in his left eye and temple area with a closed fist holding a metal handheld flashlight, knocking plaintiff unconscious. Plaintiff later required 12 stitches. When Plaintiff regained consciousness, Officer Rodriguez restrained Plaintiff by placing his knee on Plaintiff's neck even though Plaintiff was handcuffed. Plaintiff was detained, searched, and questioned while surrounded by approxim...
Soto, Luis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV04966,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 4, 2022
Love, Maniyja vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 517921/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 4, 2022, ended April 13, 2026
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 31, 2021, NYPD Officers including Officer Christopher Rodriguez approached Plaintiff as she exited a car in which she was a legal passenger. Without probable cause or any reasonable grounds, Officer Rodriguez repeatedly beat Plaintiff in the head and face with a flashlight and then placed Plaintiff in handcuffs for approximately 10 minutes.
