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 4 known lawsuits.
Small, Antonio vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520726/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 11, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 20, 2019, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, frisked, and searched by NYPD Officers, including Officers John Brennan, Anthony Cosenza, and Peter Behan after Plaintiff heard gunshots. Although the Officers did not recover any illegal drugs, weapons, or contraband in their search, they handcuffed Plaintiff and transported Plaintiff against his will to the precinct. At the precinct, Plaintiff informed the Officers that he did not know the source of the gunshots. Nevertheless, the Officers detained Plaintiff first at the precinct and then at Central Booking until Plaintiff was released at 11:00 pm on July 21, 2019 without being charged after DA's Office determined that there was not enough evidence to establ...
Cato, Steven, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 521432/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about March 9, 2019, NYPD Officers Stephan Noel, John Brennan, Colin Michael, and two other NYPD officers whose names are unknown, chased Plaintiff into his home without cause while he was outside watching a music video being filmed. In his home, the officers assaulted, handcuffed, and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to a hospital and then was put in a holding cell. Charges were eventually dismissed against Plaintiff. Another plaintiff, the owner of the property, suffered damage to the property from the pursuit.
Daniels, Kadeem vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 521436/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about March 9, 2019, Plaintiff was approached without cause by NYPD officers Stephan Noel, John Brennan, Colin Michael, as well as two other NYPD officers whose names are unknown, while watching the filming of a music video. The officers subjected Plaintiff to excessive force, handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff, and transported him to a holding cell. All charges were later dismissed against Plaintiff.
Pierre-Louis, Alexander vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 521461/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about March 9, 2019, Plaintiff was watching a music video being filmed on the street while in his car. NYPD Officers Stephan Noel, John Brennan, Colin Michael, as well as two NYPD officers whose names are unknown approached Plaintiffs' vehicle and extracted him from it using excessive force and without cause. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and transported to the 63rd precinct. All charges were later dismissed against Plaintiff.