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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.
Wells, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711311/2026,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 15, 2026
Wright, Christopher vs Tatzel, Drew, et al.
Case # 24CV08724,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2025
The Estate of George Homer Tillman Iii By Tillman, Antoinette, Ind. and as Adm. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02211,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 25, 2018
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2017, NYPD officers stopped their police car near Mr. Tillman, who was lawfully standing beside his parked vehicle at 116th Street in Queens, NY, and told him he could not have open liquor. Despite handing the bottle over to a friend, Police Officers exited their vehicle and created fear and apprehension which led Mr. Tillman to run away. Within one minute of running, four police officers shot multiple rounds at Mr. Tillman, killing him instantly. Upon information and belief the NYPD members involved include: Sergeant Thomas Sorrentino, Police Officer Michael Renna, Police Officer Kenneth Stallone, Police Officer Mateusz Krzeminski and Police Officer John Arnold.
Smith, Julius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006220/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 12, 2014, ended July 10, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Giscombe, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00026,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants accosted, tightly handcuffed, and arrested plaintiff on narcotics charges while he was lawfully present inside a Deli. Plaintiff was taken to 60th precinct and held 48 hours. All charges dismissed.
Rodriguez, Pablo v. City of New York, et al
Case # 12CV05033,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached and asked to provide his identification on the Coney Island Boardwalk. When plaintiff asked why, Officers arrested him. Defendants then knocked him to the ground, assaulted and battered plaintiff including striking him with closed fists, batons, kicking him and ripping off plaintiff's shirt. A defendant officer stuck his knee into plaintiff's neck as plaintiff lay helpless on the ground. Plaintiff taken to 60th precinct, then hospital where he underwent treatment including multiple blood transfusions as a result of the beating he sustained at the hands of defendants. Charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, which were later ACD'd.
