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, $117,250 total settlements.
Colbert, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025861/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 14, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about September 28, 2011 Dets. Davie Rodriguez and Robert Henn, PO Christopher Baumann, and retired Dets. John Evans, Anthony Rosario, Cheryle Gilette arrested Plaintiff for an alleged crime. POs illegally searched and seized Plaintiff without a court-authorized arrest or search warrant. POs falsely accused Plaintiff of crimes and caused a malicious prosecution to be initiated against him. As a result Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 1,875 days until his acquittal on November 14, 2016. During his time in custody Plaintiff was subjected to multiple strip searches and cavity inspections, believed to be hundreds if not over one thousand times. Plaintiff was assaulted by corrections officers, incl...
Martinez, Samy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024373/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2016, ended April 12, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 5, 2015 at or near 349 North MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon NY at approximately 3:45 am, Plaintiff was arrested, seized and imprisoned by Defendants, NYPD officers Christopher Baumann, Albert Molier and Sereant Brian Nichols without probable cause. Defendants assaulted and battered Plaintiff. Defendants brought a prosecution against Plaintiff without probable cause and with bad faith and malice and caused Plaintiff to be incarcerated for four days. As a result of defendants actions, Plaintiff suffered personal injuries, physical and psychological injuries and suffering, humiliation and embarrassment.
Colon, Albert Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301627/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 27, 2016
Dos Santos, Casey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306959/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 26, 2013, ended December 18, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Hart, Edward, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02628,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2012, ended March 6, 2014
$59,750 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiffs on the street, searched them, put them in a police van, and then sprayed Plaintiff 1 in the face with pepper spray. Plaintiffs were taken to the 48th precinct, where Plaintiff 2 was issued a summons and released, and the summons was later dismissed for facial insufficiency. Plaintiff 1 was charged with false charges that were ACD'd.
Harris, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303084/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 24, 2012, ended May 2, 2017
Administrative Closing