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, $88,002 total settlements.
Brown, Merill vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030308/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2019, ended June 22, 2021
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 7, 2019, Defendant NYPD officers intentionally arrested the plaintiff without just cause or provocation and with reckless disregard for the truth. As a result of the arrest, the plaintiff was denied liberty by being falsely arrested and imprisoned for over twenty-four hours. The plaintiff suffered emotional injuries, humiliation and fear of his safety due to the conduct of the defendants. The charges were dismissed in their entirety.
Tri-State Consumer Insurance Company Aso Jalloh, Florence Y., et al.
Case # 004393/2018,
Civil Court - Richmond, August 6, 2018, ended January 28, 2019
$1,502 Settlement
W.,s. and W.,k. By Mng Walker, Mortia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 8, 2018, ended March 3, 2021
$79,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While running an errand for their mother, minor Plaintiffs were assaulted, handcuffed, and searched by Defendant Officers. After not finding anything, Plaintiffs were released, but sustained injuries and needed to go to the hospital the next day.
Braithwaite, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025993/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: On or about March 25, 2017, plaintiff was driving in the vicinity of 138th Stree and Brook Avenue, Bronx when he was stopped by defendant NYPSD officer DeThomas without legal justification or probable cause. He was then unlawfully detained and arrested and was assaulted by that officer with excessive force. Handcuffs were placed on his wrists that were so tight that plaintiff's wrists turned red.