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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $750,000 total settlements.
Miles, Devani vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513587/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 8, 2016
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2025, Detective Michael Rakebrandt and PO John Does unlawfully entered plaintiff's residence through a bedroom window. Upon entering the premises Detective Rakebrandt and POs accosted Plaintiff and arrested him. Plaintiff was released on August 7, 2025 after the District Attorney declined to prosecute him.
Sanders, Meliek and Phillips, Corey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00113,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2012, ended July 2, 2015
$750,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment 1,
Judgment 2