James M. Leo

James M. Leo

James M. Leo
Former Lieutenant Commander Detective at Detective Bureau Manhattan North Homicide Squad
Service started July 1998, ended March 2026, Tax #921493
White Male

Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200208381, December 2002
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200006374, September 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200208381, December 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200006374, September 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 16 Exonerated
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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.
'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.


Lawsuits

Jassey, Sulyaman vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 821154/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about July 4, 2014 Plaintiff was approached by Det. Daniel Hull, Lt. Leo James, PO John Reiber, Det. Francisco Leon, Det. Frank Monge, and POs John and Jane Does without justification. POs unlawfully searched Plaintiff and discovered no contraband but nevertheless arrested Plaintiff with excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 40th Precinct where he was questioned regarding an alleged robbery. While there POs also made false statements to the District Attorney that they observed Plaintiff committing crimes. That afternoon, POs subjected Plaintiff to a photo lineup where he was the only member wearing a design that matched the victim's description. As a result of POs' unduly suggestive procedure the vi...