Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $415,000 total settlements.
Williams, Jeremiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03045,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2019, ended December 27, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or around January 24, 2018, plaintiff was being transported from a courtroom to a holding cell of a courthouse when NYPD employees, including Sergeant Yandeiry Urbanek, Captain Albert Isaac, Officer Christopher Vital, and Officer Whittaker Young, tightly handcuffed him and used excessive physical force. Despite plaintiff dislocating his shoulder, NYPD ignored plaintiff's requests for medical attention and proceeded to shove and kick him into a holding cell. Plaintiff was eventually transported to the Brooklyn Hospital Center medical facility.
Duncan, Ebony, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01565,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2012, ended February 19, 2019
$210,000 Settlement
12-cv-01565-PKC-JO.pdf
Champagne, Shameek, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05644,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2011, ended March 26, 2013
$155,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Duncan, Shamaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03901,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2011, ended March 13, 2019
$50,000 Settlement
Fourth Amended Complaint