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.
'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 8 known lawsuits, $556,250 total settlements.
R., N. By L/n/g Russell, Naima vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06034,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 30, 2025, ended May 4, 2026
$300,000 Settlement
Geradeau, Jussiah vs Police Officer Burnett, Patrick, et al.
Case # 507534/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 18, 2019 at approximately 4:00pm, Plaintiff was in the yard of his grandmother's house when Officer Patrick Burnett, Officer Daniel Palminteri and other unknown officers unlawfully approached Plaintiff without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The officers accused Plaintiff of possessing marijuana, grabbed Plaintiff's arm, threw him up against a wall, punched him in the face and threw him on the floor in front of Plaintiff's grandmother. Plaintiff was handcuffed, searched and taken to the precinct.
While at the precinct, Plaintiff continually asked for medical treatment but the officers refused. After approximately 24 hours in custody, Plaintiff was arraigned as a result of the officers fal...
Hines, Nykia vs P.O. Samuel, Smithu, et al.
Case # 14CV05955,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 16, 2015, ended May 7, 2015
$13,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2014, at approximately 6:00 AM, plaintiff witnessed defendant police officers assaulting her boyfriend in the vicinity of Tompkins Ave. and Quincey St. in Brooklyn. When plaintiff asked why defendant police officers were assaulting her boyfriend, a defendant police officer handcuffed and falsely arrested her. Plaintiff was taken to the 79th Precinct, where she was searched and had her shoes and jacket taken from her; she was left barefoot in the cell. A male officer entered the cell and groped plaintiff under her dress, while pretending to conduct a pat down search. Plaintiff pleaded for a female officer to conduct the search, but another male officer entered the cell and proceeded to assault...
Montalvo, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03230,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended November 18, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2013, Plaintiff was walking some friends to the subway when two police cars pulled up and officers demanded Plaintiff and other individuals place their hands against the wall. Plaintiff and the individuals with him were not engaged in any illegal activity. They were frisked and searched, and no contraband was uncovered. The officers falsely arrested Plaintiff. Officer Patrick Burnett was the arresting officer. Officer Burnett falsely informed the DA's Office that Plaintiff was observed breaking into a car. Prosecution against Plaintiff was declined on grounds of insufficient evidence. Plaintiff remained imprisoned for 42-45 hours before he was released without having to see a judge.
Medlin, Anthony Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016807/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 20, 2013, ended February 16, 2016
Zero Disposition
O'Brien v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02831,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: When Plaintiff noticed her friend in the back of a police car she asked defendant officers why she was being arrested. In response, officers threw her to the ground, tightly handcuffed her, and brought her to the 79th Precinct, where she was denied medical attention and charged with resisting arrest, which was ACD'd at arraignments.
Medlin v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV00038,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Jarvis v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03069,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation