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, $95,000 total settlements.
Demosthene, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01358,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2018, ended December 8, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2014, police officers arrested plaintiff for murder while he was at the courthouse in the Bronx (for unrelated reasons). The officers seized his two iPhones and other property, and have refused to return them. Plaintiff was remanded without bail and incarcerated for almost three years, before being found not guilty on December 7, 2016. Five named officers involved in the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of plaintiff had been involved in a previous arrest of plaintiff: Detective Kevin Goodspeed, Detective Anthony Puleo, Detective John Roberts, Sergeant Bryan Pierre, and Detective Gary Haber. Leading up to the February 4 arrest, these officers presented falsified records and pressured witness...
Pressley, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708149/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 12, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about April 22, 2013, Leroy Pressley (plaintiff) was wrongfully arrested by members of the NYPD, including Officers Pierre, Roberts, Mara, Lavin, and Gamrat (defendants), for a shooting that occurred. The defendants entered the plaintiff home without a warrant or consent, conducted searches and arrested him without probable cause. The plaintiff was not informed of his Miranda rights.
The defendants manipulated a lineup identification procedure to ensure the plaintiff’s identification, despite a lack of credible evidence. The illegal search of the plaintiffs home was not communicated, exculpatory evidence was suppressed, and the DA was never informed about the unlawful searches. This misconduct resulted ...
Demosthene, Kroutchev vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00816,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 6, 2014
Complaint
Description: On or about April 9, 2012, police officers falsely arrested Plaintiff without cause, and charged him with robbery and other charges. The officers tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with his hands placed behind his back and forcibly pushed him into their police vehicle. During the ride to the precinct, officers punched Plaintiff on his chest on multiple occasions and physically and verbally assaulted him. Eventually, after detaining Plaintiff at the precinct for a lengthy period of time, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Officers provided false information to the DA, based on which prosecution was commenced. Since Plaintiff could not make bail, he was transported to Rikers Island, ...
Barnwell, Earl, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 309181/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 29, 2012, ended January 20, 2016
$95,000 Settlement