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, $44,501 total settlements.
Taylor, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524060/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 3, 2020, ended May 12, 2022
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On 12/20/2019, Plaintiff was asleep in the living room of an apartment located at 2023 Caton Ave. Plaintiff became aware that defendant/s had entered the apartment. Defendant/s had entered without presenting a warrant. Defendant/s were yelling, cursing, and pointing a gun into the face of the plaintiff without probable cause and without reasonable cause. defendant/s were swat officers carrying riot shields and helmets. Plaintiff was immediately handcuffed and taken against his will by the defendant/'s in a police vehicle to the 70th Precinct. Plaintiff was not given a Miranda Warning. Plaintiff was interrogated regarding weapons found at the apartment and told if he did not answer he would be charged with posse...
Reid, Devontea vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 502242/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 5, 2020, ended February 4, 2026
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 3, 2017 at approximately 6:30 PM, at 2111 Albermarle Road, in the borough of Brooklyn, plaintiff was arrested and charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon, assault, menacing, and other related charges. However, plaintiff did not attempt to commit murder, possess a weapon, or assault anyone. After a lengthy trial, both 911 calls and DNA evidence supported plaintiff's version of events.
Plaintiff was acquitted of all charges on April 22, 2019. He had been unlawfully incarcerated for 1 year and 8 months. Plaintiff now files suit against the City, police officer Leon Batson, unidentified police officer (John Doe 1) and unidentified police officers (John and Jane Doe 2-12).
Baksh, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07065,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2015, ended June 27, 2018
$7,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was pulling his car out of a parking lot he was accosted and stopped by two of the defendant police officers, one from each side of his car. Plaintiff showed them his license on his phone and protested to being stopped for no reason. After an officer threatened him with a baton, he called 911 and more officers showed up. Plaintiff got out of the car, was thrown and tightly handcuffed, taken to the 70th Precinct, and charged with 1229-C(3),Operating of Vehicle Without Safety Belts and PL 195.05, which were later dismissed.
Abrahams, Andrew A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02911,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2012, ended May 29, 2013
$15,001 Settlement