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 4 known lawsuits, $47,000 total settlements.
Gray, Leshone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500462/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 13, 2017, ended April 2, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 9, 2016 at 5:00 am Plaintiff Leshone Gray was asleep in her bed inside her residence at 533A Quincy Street Apartment 4 in Brooklyn NY when Defendants, Police Officer Dennis Westbrook, Sergeant Deonarinesingh, and Police officers Jane/John Doe #1-15 broke into her apartment in riot gear and shields and weapons drawn. Defendants presented a warrant either prior to or after their entry. After the Defendants knocked down the apartment door and forced their way inside they forced their way into the plaintiffs bedroom and removed all blankets and sheets from the bed and exposed the plaintiff who was not wearing clothes and forced her to stand on her feet for about 15-20 minutes in front of 5-6 male offic...
Sam, Dahan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2012, Plaintiff was walking to the subway at night when at least one individual in an unmarked car ordered him to stop. The car had no headlights on and no indication that it was a police vehicle. The officers did not identify themselves as such. The officers were pursuing Plaintiff on the basis he may have matched the description of a perpetrator who had fled a police traffic stop. Plaintiff felt threatened and began to run. Some officers exited the vehicle and chased Plaintiff on foot. The officers shot Plaintiff multiple times, without justification, including after Plaintiff was incapacitated. They also placed a gun in the vicinity of the incapacitated Plaintiff. Plaintiff underwent several s...
Reinier, Mandy Jo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02430,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 25, 2013, ended October 2, 2013
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Petway, Johnnie L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00279,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2012, ended March 6, 2014
Zero Disposition
Judgment,
Supplemental Complaint