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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $110,500 total settlements.
Cummings, Eric vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 511234/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 18, 2023, ended March 27, 2026
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 9, 2021, plaintiff Eric Cummings was sitting in the rear driver side passenger seat of his friend's car, which was lawfully parked. Defendant police officers Christopher Brower, and other unidentified police officers approached plaintiff and subjected him to an unlawful pat down search and then proceeded to a search of the vehicle. One of the police officers grabbed plaintiff by his collar and violently pinned him against the vehicle causing him physical injuries. The police officers arrested plaintiff and placed him in unreasonably tight metal handcuffs causing pain to his wrists. Upon arrest, police officers falsely stated that plaintiff was engaged in criminal possession of a firearm and other re...
G., D., an Infant, By & Through His Mother & Legal Guardian, Susankar, Devika, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02073,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2021, ended April 29, 2025
$90,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2018, Plaintiffs DG, Anthony Ellis, & Travis McMeans (ages 13-15) were trick-or-treating with friends when multiple police cars arrived from both directions, stopping near the group. Numerous officers exited their vehicles and pointed their guns at the group of children. Anthony ran east, before being tackled by Defendant POM Shingru Wang, who then handcuffed the child with excessive tightness. DG ran east as well, until Defendant Lt. John Dasaro pointed his gun at him, told him to stop, and handcuffed him. Using a knife, Defendant Wang cut off DG's backpack. Anthony & DG were interrogated and frisked against a wall by Defendants Lt. Dasaro, Sgt. Michael Kutney, & POM Christopher DiGiola. Defenda...
