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.
'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, $30,500 total settlements.
Robles, Jaden vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809011/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 28, 2025
Tobon, Marvin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812890/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 28, 2021, ended January 9, 2023
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2020, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Plaintiff, Marvin Tobon was lawfully present in the courtyard at or near 1158 Boynton Avenue, County of the Bronx, State of New York, not obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic or otherwise committing any offense or violation of the law. Mr. Tobon observed eight NYPD officers approach him, and they commanded him not to leave the area as it was potentially a crime scene. Mr. Tobon wa confused and questioned the Officers as to why he was being detained. At this point, a female officer gestured to Mr. Tobon to move back. A male officer then began pushing Mr. Tobon backwards while screaming “get back.” The Defendant Officer continued to push and step on Mr. Tobon...
Terry, James vs Detective Lasalle, Julio, et al.
Case # 151530/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, May 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: On February 18, 2015, the plaintiff was lawfully visiting a friend at the friend's lower Manhattan apartment when NYPD detectives, officers, a lieutenant, a sergeant, and a captain forcefully entered with guns drawn. The NYPD officials ordered the occupants to freeze and drop to the floor—an instruction that the plaintiff obeyed. While the plaintiff lie face down on the floor, the NYPD officers kicked him repeatedly, causing him pain. At no time did the NYPD defendants have an objective, factual basis to believe that the plaintiff violated any laws. The plaintiff showed the NYPD defendants his government-issued identification card establishing that he was not a resident of the apartment. Nevertheless, the ...
Santiago, Samuel Aponte vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302195/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 30, 2013, ended July 8, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
