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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $3,000 total settlements.
Kwek, Su A/k/a Kwek, Susan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00508,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 11, 2020, ended August 27, 2020
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 30, 2019, while playing slots at a casino, plaintiff was accused by casino employees of breaking a slot machine and detained in an office downstairs. When plaintiff denied breaking the machine and refused to pay for it, NYPD officers arrested and charged her with 4th Degree Criminal Mischief. Once the charges were dismissed, plaintiff sued both the casino and the city for false imprisonment and false arrest.
Qian, Guozhen vs Resorts World Casino New York, et al.
Case # 713925/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 22, 2017, ended October 25, 2018
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 10, 2016, GuoZhen Qian was at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, when casino employees, including Jamel Davis, falsely identified her as an individual previously barred from the premises. Despite Ms. Qian’s attempts to explain in Mandarin that she was not the person banned, and her son’s request for a translator, the casino staff forcibly detained her in a room, barring her from leaving. Davis contacted NYPD Officer Timothy Bivona, who arrested Ms. Qian based on Davis's false statements. Ms. Qian was charged with Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree and Trespass. She was detained for 24 hours before being arraigned and subsequently attended multiple court appearances until the charges were dis...