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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Sterling, Sharon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162314/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 24, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2013, Plaintiff was inside of her nephew's apartment when at least five Defendant NYPD police officers forcefully and unlawfully entered the apartment without probable cause or legal justification. The Plaintiff then complied with police orders to get on the ground and was thereafter handcuffed. The police officers unlawfully searched the entire apartment but did not find any contraband. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct, but the District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute her. As a result of her arrest, Plaintiff was suspended from her job.
Reut, Michael David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156240/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, July 1, 2014, ended December 11, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 9, 2013 Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of an intersection when POs John Does maliciously attacked him, inflicting severe and permanent personal injuries. Plaintiff was falsely arrested, wrongfully imprisoned for approximately 40 hours, and maliciously prosecuted. Plaintiff suffered emotional and psychological injuries, physical pain, and pecuniary damages as a result of this incident.