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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $79,500 total settlements.
Gonzalez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028037/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 16, 2019, ended June 16, 2020
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2017, Police officer John Labianca, Joseph Rodriguez, John Galbo, Jordan Karras, Lieutenant John Forder, and other officers unlawfully seized, searched, and arrested plaintiff, applying tight handcuffs without justification. Defendants intentionally punched, shoved, kneed, and slammed the plaintiff's body. Defendants provided false and misleading information to prosecutors. On or about July 18, 2018, the charges against plaintiff were dismissed by acquittal.
Innis, Rasheed, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00323,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2017, ended July 12, 2018
$72,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were playing video games when the defendant officers knocked on the door and yelled "open the fucking door or I'll shoot you." The officers broke into the apartment with guns drawn, tightly handcuffed the plaintiffs, ransacked the apartment, and took the plaintiffs to a nearby precinct. False charges were made that were not listed in the complaint, but were ultimately dismissed.