Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $1,142,500 total settlements.
Evans, Karon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV05555,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 27, 2023, ended April 4, 2025
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Gaffney, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517036/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 3, 2016, ended April 3, 2018
$925,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On November 2, 2013, Lieutenant Thomas Passolo, along with Police Officers Francisco Delossantos, Jimmy Clerge, Vaughan Ettienne, and Ryan Galvin, conducted a search of premises in which the Plaintiff had an expectation of privacy, without a search warrant, consent, or legal justification. The Defendants alleged that they found an illegal firearm during the search, arrested the Plaintiff, and initiated a criminal proceeding against the Plaintiff. The Defendants did not have probable cause to believe that the Plaintiff had committed a crime or was about to commit a crime. In addition, the Defendants made false statements to the prosecution and withheld exculpatory evidence. All charges against the Plaintiff were...
Cyrus, Catherine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05921,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2013, ended March 10, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2012, plaintiff was walking along Bainbridge Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard and Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, having just purchased a soda from a nearby convenience store. Plaintiff noticed a police van following her. As the van drew nearer, a male from inside the van yelled, "Yo, son, come here!" The van stopped, defendants exited the vehicle and surrounded plaintiff. Clerge demanded to see plaintiff's ID. Clerge insisted plaintiff tell him what was inside the bag she was carrying. Plaintiff showed the soda she bought. After plaintiff mentioned being harassed, Clerge arrested and handcuffed her, and she was taken to the 81st precinct. A witness went to the 81st Precinct to file a complaint bas...
Faine et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03299,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$115,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint