Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $24,000 total settlements.
Sutton, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04236,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2015, ended June 27, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered the plaintiff's residence with guns drawn. They tightly handcuffed and arrested plaintiff. The plaintiff was brought to 106th precinct, transported to Queens Central Booking, and later hospitalized. When he returned to Central Booking, he was released of his own recognizance. No charge is specified, but his case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Jenkins, George, et al. vs Det. Sanabria, Joeselyn, et al.
Case # 13CV03485,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 30, 2013, ended September 17, 2014
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 10, 2012 at 6am, defendants Joselyn Sanabria, Cunningham, Vernon Truitt, Brian Zuccaro, John Bulone, Darrell Julien, Michael Korabel, Dawn Adames, Clifton Clarke and John Does 1-10 violently entered the home of plaintiff and assaulted and arrested her without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Detective Joselyn Sanabria falsely requested a search warrant for plaintiff's home knowing that officers had previously determined that no illegal activity transpired in that apartment. During the raid, the plaintiff was injured when the defendants forced their way into the apartment, she was threatened with a firearm and immobilized for over an hour while her appartment was searched. During the search...