Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Michael R. Ashford
Badge #4887,
White Male
Service
started July 2013, ended June 2022,
Tax #954506
Lawsuit Settlements:
$25,000 Sharma, Rahul vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV10892
$10,000 Beckford, Roy vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV00926
$20,000 Clayton, Rudolph vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 302223/2016
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$25,000 Sharma, Rahul vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV10892
$10,000 Beckford, Roy vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV00926
$20,000 Clayton, Rudolph vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 302223/2016
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Articles
NYPD Officer Allegedly Arrested A Man For Filming Him, Then Deleted The Footage, Gothamist, 2/8/2017Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201605457,
June 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201405748,
June 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 12 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 12 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201605457, June 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 34 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons | Black Male, 34 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201405748, June 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 12 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Female, 12 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.Sharma, Rahul vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV10892, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended October 4, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2020, the plaintiff was participating in the protest and filming police when he was detained. Four hours later, the plaintiff was released from custody with the summons. Three months later, all charges were dismissed.
Beckford, Roy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00926, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 23, 2017, ended August 4, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in Times Square with a Cop watch Patrol Unit when he noticed a police officer using a personal cell phone. Plaintiff approached the officer and said that it was a violation of the NYPD Patrol Guide. Plaintiff began to film the officer and the officer started to avoid the camera. The officer then asked the plaintiff for identification, and immediately arrested him for obstructing governmental administration. The criminal court complaint was dismissed.
Clayton, Rudolph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302223/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 22, 2016, ended October 16, 2018
$20,000 Settlement