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 5 known lawsuits, $475,000 total settlements.
Heredia, Diego vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05227,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2019, ended March 29, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2017, Plaintiff was falsely arrested and taken into custody for charges of burglary and damage to property. The evidence Defendants relied on for the warrant and charges were falsities by Defendant ADA Weintraub. Despite having no credible evidence against Plaintiff nor probable cause to believe Plaintiff committed any crime, Defendants arrested and charged Plaintiff. During trial commenced on or about June 4, 2018, Defendant ADA Weintraub knowingly elicited false testimony from witnesses, failed to disclose exculpatory evidence, presented evidence that was illegally obtained pursuant to a search warrant that was obtained by false representations by ADA Weintraub. Plaintiff was acquitted of all ...
Brown, Antoine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152068/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, May 1, 2012, ended February 5, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Garlick, Larry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 114782/2010,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2010, ended February 5, 2014
$375,000 Settlement
Alvarez v. City of New York et al.
Case # 11CV05464,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending a block party when Plaintiff became engaged in an altercation. His opponent pulled out a firearm and shot him. Defendant Officers Brightman, Cozart, Kerrigan, and Tedeschi pointed their guns at plaintiff and fired 46 rounds into him and others present at the party. Plaintiff had sustained 27 bullet wounds. Defendant officer Terpos then handcuffed plaintiff and transported him to Harlem Hospital. In a second incident, on August 9, 2010, Police searched the residence of the plaintiff's family. Officers Hull and Gibbons alongside others seized $87,000 from the residence. After hospitalization, plaintiff was charged with attempted murder of a police officer. Plaintiff was sent to the 33rd pr...
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04129,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Complaints and Stipulation