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, $14,250 total settlements.
Mckenzie, Mitchell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2019, ended October 9, 2020
$6,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2016 plaintiff was in a subway station when officer Munawar and others ordered him to move. They shoved plaintiff in the back and, when he protested they took him to the precinct. Officers at the precinct ignored repeated plaintiff's requests for medical care. Officers told the DA they observed plaintiff committing crimes/offenses. The charges against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Jordan, Orpheus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00708,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2013, ended October 14, 2013
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 4 2011, Plaintiff was on a subway platform when he was approached by NYPD officers. They immediately tightly cuffed him, illegally searched his body and pockets, and held him for about ten minutes until a voice came over the police radio saying another suspect was in custody. When Plaintiff went into the transit police office of the station to register a complaint, where he was verbally abused and pushed out to platform. Officers threatened his life if he continued to complain. No charges were ever filed.