Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $20,000 total settlements.
Ellis, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523228/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 31, 2018, ended October 17, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2017 at approximately 2 am, Plaintiff was sitting on a bench in the vicinity of the front of 701 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, when Defendant police officers unlawfully stopped and searched plaintiff without probable cause. Defendants put tight handcuffs on Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff injury to his hands, and when Plaintiff asked to loosen the handcuffs the Defendants refused and arrested him and took him to the 81st precinct where he was held for 12 hours in unlawful custody. Plaintiff was then taken to to Brooklyn County Central Booking and put in a holding cell where Plaintiff felt dizzy and fainted because he is a diabetic. Plaintiff was taken to NYU medical center for treatment and was released fr...
Zayas, Allure an Infant By Mng Lucas, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005324/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 29, 2015
