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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $4,000,000 total settlements.
Antic, Pero vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02425,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 2, 2016, ended August 9, 2018
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was outside a club ordering a car when Defendant Officers used excessive force against him and his friend (fellow NBA player Thabo Sefolosha). Plaintiff was arrested and charged with dis con and OGA, which were later dismissed.
Sefolosha, Thabo vs P.O. Giacona, John Paul, et al.
Case # 16CV02564,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 7, 2016, ended April 7, 2017
$4,000,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Transcript from Criminal Trial 1
Description: Plaintiff was outside a club after a stabbing, which he had nothing to do with, when Defendant Officer Giacona began harassing him. When Plaintiff went to give money to a needy person, he was jumped on and arrested using excessive force. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with dis con, resisting arrest, and OGA, which were later dismissed.