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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.
Castillo, Fernando Luna vs Police Officer Romero, Jimmy, et al.
Case # 525726/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 18, 2023
Complaint
Description: On June 25, 2022, while plaintiff was a pedestrian at a street, police officers Jimmy Romero (Sheild No. 5558), Francesco Scalici (Sheild No. 7889), Sajiad Asar (Sheild No. 16889), Hilton Jeanpierre (Sheild No. 1205), and other police officers engaged in a high speed chase in pursuit of a motor vehicle. The officers’ pursuit caused, permitted, and allowed the chased vehicle to strike and collide into several vehicles and pedestrians, including the plaintiff.
Butts, Rasheen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524741/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 11, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2019, Plaintiff was involved in a traffic accident in Brooklyn. Defendant Officers Jimmy Romero and Hilton Jeanpierre, as well as up to ten unnamed Defendant Officers, arrived at the scene. Because of Plaintiff's race, religion, national origin, ethnicity or other improper characteristics, the Defendant Officers began to illegally question and search Plaintiff, without cause. Defendant Officers forced Plaintiff's arm behind his back and handcuffed him, refusing to loosen the handcuffs when Plaintiff complained they were too tight, which caused swelling, bruising and loss of feeling in Plaintiff's wrists.
Defendant Officers then transported Plaintiff to the 81st Precinct and continued to search Plain...
Cochran, Deval, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522757/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 19, 2020, ended March 14, 2024
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2019, at 6:00a.m., Defendant Officers executed a no-knock search warrant at the Plaintiffs' home in Brooklyn. Plaintiffs, including 2 infant children, were terrifyingly awakened from their sleep as Defendants P.O Gerald Casciola, Capt. Adeel Rana, Sgt. Hilton Jean-Pierre and at least 6 other NYPD Emergency Services Unit members broke down the door and entered in military-style uniforms and gear, including machine guns that were pointed at the Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were handcuffed and detained for 3 hours while the NYPD searched them and their home, property, and personal effects.
Prior to November 20, 2019, the no-knock search warrant was obtained under false pretenses and with information fr...
Rivera, Selena, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06674,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 14, 2018, ended May 13, 2019
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were at their home when defendant officers entered it, frisked them, and arrested one Plaintiff using excessive force. Plaintiff was brought to the 100th precinct, charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct, which were later dismissed.