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.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $272,500 total settlements.
Scott, Mike et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV10388,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2025
Dyer, Jahira vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV03664,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 27, 2023, ended July 26, 2024
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Taveras, Juana, Adm (kenneth Taveras Estate) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153179/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 10, 2018, ended February 11, 2025
$75,000 Settlement
Jones, Shelton C. vs Sargent Doe, John, et al.
Case # 13CV00929,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 15, 2013, ended February 8, 2017
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Fifth Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On April 12, 2008, Plaintiff was in a restaurant when defendant offers entered and searched and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to a police precinct and subjected to an invasive body cavity search. He was interrogated and threatened to be booked on false drug charges if he refused to provide information—which Plaintiff did not have—regarding an alleged robbery. After Plaintiff denied knowing anything about the robbery, the defendants drew up false paperwork accusing Plaintiff of possessing and selling drugs. Unable to post bail, Plaintiff was incarcerated for around five months. On March 7, 2010, Plaintiff was acquitted by a jury of all charges.
Gittens v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV09871,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation