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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $72,500 total settlements.
Roopchand, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 717991/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 28, 2018, ended January 16, 2020
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 2017, Plaintiff was at 94-06 125th Street, South Richmond Hill, NY watching a parade with friends when he was approached by Deputy Inspector Deodat Urprasad, Sergeant Christopher Winiarz, Sergeant Kevin Bischoff, and other unnamed officers, JOHN DOE" #1-10. Without any legal justification, these officers entered the property and accused Plaintiff and two friends of having open alcohol containers. Plaintiff and his friends were arrested, handcuffed, and taken into custody, although they were not in possession of any open containers. Plaintiff's friends were not drinking alcohol from an open alcohol container, nor were they in possession of an open alcohol container in public. There were no open alcohol ...
Clarke, Cloyd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009911/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 1, 2016, ended May 23, 2019
$60,000 Settlement
Ortiz, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026507/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 28, 2011, ended April 4, 2017
Administrative Closing