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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $290,000 total settlements.
Smith, Frankie vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 527952/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2025
Brown, Rashaan, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 532746/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 13, 2025
Dawkins, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525284/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about September 20th, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street when he was stopped by PO Eric Davidson, Sergeant Jared Delaney and PO "John Doe". Plaintiff had not committed any crime and PO's had no reason to believe that Plaintiff was in possession of contraband or evidence of a crime. Plaintiff was frisked and searched by PO's. The search did not uncover anything of an illegal nature but Plaintiff was nevertheless handcuffed and placed under arrest. Plaintiff was then transported to the 83rd Precinct where he was fingerprinted, photographed and detained in a holding cell.
Plaintiff was then subjected an invasive full-body strip search and cavity search. This search also failed to uncover an...
Paul, Styves vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525290/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of 240 Schaefer Street, when he was stopped by the defendant officers. they would question frisk, search and falsely arrest him without any reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or legal justification. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd precinct where he was unlawfully photographed, fingerprinted, and detained in a holding cell. while at the precinct the officers conducted an invasive and unlawful strip search of the plaintiff without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. the officer then decided, despite still not finding any contraband (weapons, drugs, etc.,) that they needed to transport Plaintiff to Woodhull Hospital. At the hospital, they...
Gardner, Janice, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06476,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2017
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were attending a family picnic when an unknown individual sexually harassed and assaulted one of the plaintiffs. The family jumped in trying to protect the plaintiff. The defendant police officers arrived on the scene and indiscriminately attacked the plaintiffs with punches and mace. The plaintiffs were arrested and taken to Brooklyn Central Booking. They were charged with assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of governmental administration. The charges are still pending.
Painson, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02788,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$265,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs went outside of their residence to get some fresh air. They were told by defendant officers to disperse even if they had not committed any crimes. Defendant officers then proceeded to arrest the plaintiffs, used excessive force, and transported the plaintiffs to the 79th precinct. Defendant officers gave false statements to prosecute the plaintiffs.
Washington, Gene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05583,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2013, ended October 10, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 9, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully assaulted and arrested by NYPD Officers. Plaintiff was issued a desk appearance ticket which falsely charged him with disorderly conduct. The ticket was dismissed on October 9, 2013.