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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Mclaney-Steadman, Linda vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 710701/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 17, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2020, the plaintiff was falsely arrested by NYPD officers, including officer Brian J. Hurley and Sergeant Patrick J. Jackson. During the arrest, the officers used excessive force on the plaintiff's neck, shoulders, arms, and lower extremities.
Hernandez, Samuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 714676/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 28, 2019
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2018, Plaintiff was standing in front of 31-10 Dwight Avenue in Queens, New York, when Plaintiff was approached by NYPD Officers John Backer and Rosario Castellano of the 101st Precinct. Without lawful cause or reasonable suspicion, the officers stopped, questioned, and subsequently used excessive physical force against Plaintiff. During the encounter, Plaintiff was assaulted and battered, causing significant injuries, particularly to Plaintiff's left hand and fingers.
As a result of the force used by the officers, Plaintiff was taken to St. John's Episcopal Hospital, where Plaintiff was treated for the injuries from August 2 to August 3, 2019.
