Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $394,500 total settlements.
Lugo, Wilson vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 19CV06086,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 19, 2019, ended April 15, 2026
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Smith, Elijah M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024611/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2017, ended June 7, 2018
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On or about May 27, 2016, defendant NYPD officers Sasha Brugal, Corey Wooten, Chris Aybar, Merita Hotha, along with unnamed defendant NYPD officers unlawfully arrested, detained and confined plaintiff, and proceeded to provide false information to prosecutors to maliciously prosecute plaintiff, on the basis of racism and prejudice. Plaintiff received great and severe physical and mental injuries as a result of this incident. Charges against plaintiff were later dropped.
Marin, Cesar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08398,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2015, ended September 23, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was visiting his friend's apartment when officers directed him outside, searched him, and arrested him for Trespass and Criminal Trespass in the 2nd and 3rd degree. Case was eventually dismissed.
Johnson, Timmy vs City of New York
Case # 303676/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 28, 2010, ended January 27, 2014
$125,000 Settlement