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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 8 known lawsuits, $835,000 total settlements.
Brown, Michael vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 720055/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 1, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 7, 2021, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside 167-02 Baisley Blvd, Queens, NY, when defendants arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was summoned to the 113th Precinct for questioning regarding a homicide that occurred in Queens, on September 25, 2018. Defendants arrested plaintiff, restraining him with tight metal handcuffs and subjecting him to a pat-down search. Plaintiff was processed and placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff denied knowledge or involvement in the September 25, 2018 incident. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Central Bookings, processed, and placed in a holding cell. Defendants provided the Queens DA with the false information that Plaintiff committed a crime. Plaintiff was arraigned in...
Weeks, Antoine vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 714964/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 3, 2021, ended April 17, 2023
$750,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2016, plaintiff went to the NYDP's 113th Precinct to recover the belongings of an arrested friend who was there. Plaintiff parked lawfully in a public, visitor's parking spot. When plaintiff entered to precinct to pick up his friend's property, police officer Kyle Young began interacting with plaintiff and asked for his ID, which plaintiff provided. Police officer Mark Lewis then searched plaintiff's name in a police database and discovered an open bench warrant that he believed was associated with plaintiff. The open bench warrant was for an unsigned "declaration of delinquency" arising from a 3 year old misdemeanor matter that was on for compliance, which would have been dismissed immediately...
Furrs, Davian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711065/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: On July 9, 2014, Plaintiff was wrongfully and falsely arrested, detained and imprisoned, without any right or grounds. Defendants made false accusations to prosecute Plaintiff until charges were dismissed on April 26, 2017. As a result, Plaintiff was injured in mind and body.
Hogan, Bashair vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV7157,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 23, 2015, ended March 23, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff observed two men being detained by police in the subway and used her cell phone to document the encounter and then advised the men of their rights. As Plaintiff was leaving, defendant officers handcuffed her and charged her with various criminal acts, which were later dismissed.
Hogan, Bashair vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03634,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 23, 2015, ended March 23, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant police officers assaulted plaintiff when plaintiff started to film the arrest of his neighbor. The plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to the precinct, where the plaintiff was charged with possession of marijuana, and resisting arrest. All charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Avery, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2014, ended July 20, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was reversing his car into his driveway, Defendant Officers flashed lights and knocked on his window. Defendant Officers made Plaintiff exit the car, searched him, and searched his vehicle, and used excessive force while handcuffing and arresting Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to 113th Precinct, strip-searched, charged with Reckless Driving, OGA, and Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd.
Mack, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04829,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 20, 2014, ended July 26, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 3, 2013, while plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk, P.O. Rizzo approached him and pushed him. When plaintiff asked why Rizzo had pushed him, Rizzo grabbed plaintiff's arms to arrest him. Four other officers approached and assisted Rizzo in the arrest. O'Connor kneed plaintiff in the testicles, causing plaintiff to fall to the ground. The officers placed knees on plaintiff's body and one officer placed a knee on plaintiff's neck, restricting his breathing. The officers then handcuffed him and took him to a precinct. At the precinct, plaintiff's request for medical attention was ignored. Plaintiff was imprisoned until August 5 on which date plaintiff was arraigned on false charges. The officers manufa...
Gutierrez, Jahsua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013704/2012,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 25, 2012, ended September 2, 2014
$7,500 Settlement