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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.
Flores, Dayson A/k/a Dayshawn Bettway vs Martinez, Risel, et al.
Case # 021266/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Administrative Closing
Acosta, John X. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 157225/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 16, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2021, Plaintiff was present at a protest against police brutality and misconduct where he addressed the crowd and read civil rights violation complaints against various officers including Sergeant Sean Aman.
After, four officers surrounded Plaintiff, one grabbed his arm and said "help me get this guy," and the other three then also grabbed him. Officers forced Plaintiff into an unmarked van then transported him to the precinct where Sergeant Aman met them outside to remove Plaintiff from the van and bring him into the building.
Plaintiff asked Sergeant Aman and another officer to loosen their grip, and Sergeant Aman grabbed both of Plaintiff's arms and pushed him toward and into the front desk. Pol...
Flores, Dayshon Aka Bettway, Dayshawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05303,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2017, ended January 11, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the lobby entrance of a building when Officer Martinez used a chokehold and arm lock on the plaintiff. Officer Martinez also punched a man in the face as he was videotaping the incident. Plaintiff was accused of being disorderly and intoxicated.
Diallo, Amadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04239,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2017, ended October 30, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving to pick up his 5 year old brother from school when three police officers in plain clothes pulled his car over. Plaintiff started filming the encounter, but police officer Martinez grabbed the phone from his hand. Three police officers then directed him to get out of the car and then frisked the plaintiff. Without a warrant, the police officers then searched plaintiff's vehicle. Police officers then let plaintiff go without explanation.
Miles, Thomas E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09302,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2015, ended August 3, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On December 5, 2011, as plaintiff was cycling down a street, defendant Aman tackled plaintiff from behind, causing plaintiff to fall to the ground. Defendant Aman then drove his knee into plaintiff's back, fracturing plaintiff's pelvis. Defendant Aman then handcuffed plaintiff and yanked on his arms, dislocating plaintiff's shoulders. Plaintiff was transported to a hospital and ultimately discharged without receiving adequate medical care. Plaintiff was subsequently escorted to the 1st precinct and ultimately released.
Henry, Russell vs Police Officer Basnight, Jayson, et al.
Case # 13CV05149,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 12, 2013, ended June 25, 2014
Zero Disposition
