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.
'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, $60,000 total settlements.
Edwards, Janelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08485,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 9, 2013, ended June 24, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On January 5, 2011, the plaintiff was waiting in a parked vehicle in which she was a passenger, when she was approached by several police officers, including Officer Michael Golden, Officer Pedro Marcano, and Officer Natalia Guzman Morales. Officer Morales asked the plaintiff to exit the vehicle and requested identification, which the plaintiff provided. Officer Morales then stated to the plaintiff to better start talking, poked the plaintiff in her head, pulled the plaintiff's left arm behind her back, and pushed the plaintiff to the ground. While on the ground, the plaintiff was kicked in the face and the back by numerous officers. The plaintiff was also struck in her back with a baton. The plaintiff sought m...
Gordon, Scean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05926,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 2, 2012, ended March 14, 2013
$35,000 Settlement