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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $97,000 total settlements.
Penzo, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304270/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 21, 2014, ended April 22, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Toro, Delmar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303989/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2013, Plaintiffs Toro and Martinez were walking along 204th Street when they were assaulted and battered by PO Mahoney, PO Steven Delatorre, and PO Thomas Woods without legal justification. Plaintiffs were falsely arrested and subjected to a malicious prosecution based in part on false PO testimony. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed on or about May 8, 2013. Plaintiffs suffered personal injuries, violation of rights, emotional distress, anguish, anxiety, fear, humiliation, loss of freedom, and reputational damages as a result of this incident.
Betancourt, Juan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306289/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 25, 2013, ended June 12, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Owens, Davante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307446/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2012, ended April 16, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Velez, Anton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302006/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 22, 2012, ended March 12, 2013
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint