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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $1,315,000 total settlements.
Green, Jamal vs Vasquezmiranda, Jose, et al.
Case # 14CV06870,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 25, 2014, ended March 21, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant plainclothes officers pulled plaintiff over for allegedly failing to make a turn signal, handcuffed him at the rear of his vehicle while they searched it without consent, and claimed they found a container with "noxious material". Plaintiff was taken to 113th precinct and charged with OGA, 270.05 (2), 10-131-E, and 1163-C. All charges were dismissed 160.50
Shannon, Joseph E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707880/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 12, 2014
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 21, 2013, Plaintiff observed Defendant Police Officers Jose Vasquez Miranda, Matthew Lewis, and John Does 1-10 threatening and intimidating a young man. When Plaintiff asked if he was ok, Defendant Police Officers began questioning Plaintiff, and approached him with their loaded firearms and other objects to strike him. They then struck his head and body and continued to do so after taking him to the ground. Plaintiff suffered serious physical and mental injuries as a result.
Johnson, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703775/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 7, 2014, ended November 28, 2017
$1,100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 17, 2014, Defendants Police Officers Michael Carleo, Robert Deferrari, Jose Vasquezmiranda, John/Jane Does 4-10, and Sergeant Christopher Ward, as overseen officially by Defendant Commissioner William J. Bratton and Deputy Inspector Miltiadis Marmara, approached Plaintiff with loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and other objects which they used to physically seize, strike, kick, and restrain Plaintiff as they wrongfully arrested him and took him to the precinct. The 113th Precinct was a particularly aggressive precinct for searching and/or seizing individuals without probable cause and using excessive force at the time.
At the station, Defendants Carleo, Deferrari, Vasquezmiranda, and W...
Laugier, Faith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 4, 2013, ended January 19, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Faith Laugier is a journalist covering the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement. This movement wanted to bring attention to income inequality and corporate greed. On October 1, 2011. Plaintiff was documenting the protest when she was directed by the police onto the Brooklyn Bridge’s eastbound traffic lanes. However, as the group reached the middle of the bridge, the police suddenly ordered everyone to stop. The police officers did not provide any information on how they should proceed. Police announced they would proceed to arrest and arrest others. The plaintiff complied with police directions but was arrested. Police officer Rinelli falsely accused Faith Laugier of obstructing traffic. Faith was charged with d...
Green, Linda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 007515/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 12, 2013, ended June 17, 2016
Administrative Closing
Thompson, Donald, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04362,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 10, 2012, ended February 25, 2013
$115,000 Settlement