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 3 known lawsuits, $122,500 total settlements.
Alcenat, Teddy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02086,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 23, 2023, ended November 12, 2024
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 23, 2021, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the public sidewalk standing outside of his place of employment, the Harlem Outlet, waiting to assist his manager with closing the store, when he was approached from behind by Defendant NYPD Officers Carney and Zhao. Defendant Carney attempted to search Plaintiff, then threw Plaintiff against boxes on the sidewalk. Defendants Carney and Zhao aggressively and forcibly grabbed Plaintiff, threw him to the sidewalk, and began to viciously beat Plaintiff, without just cause or legal justification. Plaintiff did not use or threaten use of a weapon or force, but rather sought to protect himself by covering his head with his hands. Defendant Carney punched Plaint...
Wilson, Rhashawn vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV00479,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 5, 2021
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2020, the Plaintiff was sleeping inside his apartment, when Defendants McQuail, Dunn, Rugg, and John/Jane Doe 1-10 knocked on his door and demanded they be let in. They claimed they had a warrant for the Plaintiff's sister's arrest, but the Plaintiff told them she was not there. The Defendants wanted to look for themselves, and the Plaintiff's girlfriend let them inside. The Defendants proceeded to unlawfully arrest the Plaintiff by handcuffing the Plaintiff behind his back, with excessive force. Against the Plaintiff's will, the Defendants brought the Plaintiff to the precinct, where he was unlawfully fingerprinted, photographed, searched, and detained. Defendant McQuail signed a criminal compla...
Milner, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV09384,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 20, 2010, ended August 22, 2013
$32,500 Settlement