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 4 known lawsuits, $385,000 total settlements.
Marsala, Margaret, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05612,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 30, 2011, ended October 5, 2017
$75,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
George et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02407,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$230,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
O'Hagan v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05597,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$75,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers arrested Plaintiff in the deli where he was working without reason, fastened handcuffs on him too tightly, drove him around for hours, and filed false charges that were later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Palomini v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07004,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, and arrested Plaintiff. Criminal charges (unspecified in complaint) were filed against Plaintiff and eventually dismissed.