Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $185,000 total settlements.
Oliver, Akeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV11219,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 12, 2019
Complaint
Boddie, Terrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07961,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2014, ended November 17, 2015
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully present on W. 119th Street, New York, NY. Defendant Kucyk, in plain-clothing at that time, approached plaintiff and demanded identification. Defendant Velez, also plain-clothed, punched plaintiff in the face when he tried to remove his hands from his pockets while attempting to obtain his identification. Other defendant officers then physically seized plaintiff, who was again punched in the face. Plaintiff was arrested on false charges and transported to the 28th Precinct, then to Manhattan Central Booking, and imprisoned until his arraignment the following day. Defendant Kucyk made false statements to the NY County DAs office to institute a criminal proceeding aga...
Lawrence v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: As Plaintiff was reparking his car in front of a local movie theater, Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff in his vehicle and claimed that vehicle's windows were too dark. Defendant Officer Moultry said he was going to write a ticket for the windows, yet after 15 minutes of Defendant Officers and Plaintiff sitting in their respective cars, Defendant Officer Moultry claimed Plaintiff was under arrest and other Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to the 20th Precinct and later charged with 190.25 criminal impersonations in the second degree. After approximately six court dates, Plaintiffs case was dismissed and sealed.