Conclusion Meanings:
'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 4 known lawsuits, $67,000 total settlements.
Colon, Edwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05470,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2017, ended July 16, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrived at 794 Flushing Ave and screamed, with profanity, to be let into the building. The officers eventually broke into the building and rushed up the stairs towards the Plaintiffs' apartment. Three of the Plaintiffs were handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle, while the fourth was struck by the officers and not allowed to return to her home. A warrant-less search of the home was conducted and no illegal substances were discovered. Eventually, all four Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct and placed in holding cells. They were all charged with OGA and all of the cases were dismissed.
Jackson, Elliot vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 8, 2015
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2014, inside a park on Myrtle and Throop Aves, Brooklyn, NY, plaintiff and his girlfriend walked through the park so his girlfriend could use the bathroom. It was still light out when they entered the park and there were no signs indicating that the park was closed. Officers arrested plaintiff for being in a park after sunset. Officers hit plaintiff on his face causing bruises, and incarcerated for 24 hours. On September 20, 2014, plaintiff received an ACD at arraignment.
Pabon, Ruben, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04550,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2015, ended January 27, 2017
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was walking on the street when he heard shooting and then he saw a group of people started running. Scared, plaintiff 1 ran with the people and was then caught and arrested by the police. Plaintiff 2 was walking on the street when he heard shooting and saw a group of people running. Plaintiff was arrested by the police and questioning him about the shooting. Both plaintiffs were strip-searched at the precinct but recovered no contraband. DA refused to prosecute both cases.
Elliot JACKSON v. City of New York et al
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - New York
Complaint
