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 3 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Rivers, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157996/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, October 24, 2019
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2018, Plaintiff was inside a Jimmy Jazz clothing store, when Plaintiff was suddenly accosted by NYPD officers, including Officer Brian Davis (Shield No. 25667), Officer Carl Wesarg (Shield No. 19684), and other unidentified officers. The officers handcuffed Plaintiff and placed Plaintiff under arrest without any just cause or provocation. During the arrest, Plaintiff was assaulted and attacked, resulting in a left orbital blowout fracture, corneal abrasion, and other physical injuries.
Spivey, Rakim vs City of New York
Case # 154249/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, April 24, 2014, ended January 26, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about March 1, 2013 Plaintiff was in front of a building when he was accosted by POs Brian Davis and Ashley Ricci and asked to provide identification. Plaintiff was in the process of complying when, without provocation, POs Davis, Ricci, and others maliciously assaulted, attacked, and verbally abused Plaintiff, inflicting injuries on his hips, shoulders, and face. In addition to physical injuries Plaintiff also suffered mental anguish, shock, fright, apprehension, embarrassment, and humiliation as a result of this incident.
Lewis, Deborah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV09048,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 26, 2013, ended July 2, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 27, 2011, Plaintiff accompanied a friend to the 28th police precinct. There, officers approached Plaintiff without warning and unlawfully arrested her, tightly handcuffing her arms. The officers sent false reports to the NY District Attorney's Office in connection with the arrest. Plaintiff was released after 20 hours in custody when the NY DAO declined to file charges.
On July 8, 2013, Plaintiff was in a store when officers suddenly and unlawfully grabbed and arrested her. They claimed she was under arrest for attempting to receive an unlawful prescription. Plaintiff was handcuffed in the store for approximately 2 hours, during which time she lost control of her bladder. She was released from custody ...