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, $7,500 total settlements.
Demas, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514362/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 3, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about August 31, 2018, and extending into the early morning of September 1, 2018, members of the NYPD, led by Sergeant Alan Chau, arrived at a Pan Yard event held by the Heart of Steel Band in Brooklyn, New York. The plaintiffs, including Michael Demas, Catherine Nunes, Gwynn Glasgow, and others, were present at this event, which was organized as part of the J'Ouvert celebrations. Despite the event being a free community gathering with no profit or sale of alcohol, Sergeant Chau instructed officers, including Officers Fernandez and Vanbrakle, to arrest all plaintiffs, accusing them of operating an unlicensed bottle club under ABC law 64-b.
During the arrests, Officer Fernandez and others used excessive f...
Anderson, Khaleel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512946/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 14, 2019, ended May 13, 2020
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2017, NYPD police officer Ricardo Martinez unlawfully stopped and frisked Plaintiff who had not committed or attempted to commit any illegal act. Defendant handcuffed Plaintiff using excessive force, and filed an accusatory criminal complaint against Plaintiff without material evidence nor probable cause. Plaintiff's prosecution was dismissed in March 20, 2018. As a result of this false arrest and imprisonment, Plaintiff suffered physical injuries and emotional distress.