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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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, $9,000 total settlements.
Strong, Charisma, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 710034/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: On March 31, 2017, Plaintiffs Strong and Rodgers were lawful occupants of the apartment located at 107-16 160th St, Queens, NY. Strong was visibly pregnant. Both Plaintiffs were asleep when a group of 8 to 10 officers, including defendants, equipped with shields and automatic weapons, entered plaintiffs' bedroom, and proceeded to assault and batter both plaintiffs. During this incident, Strong was forcibly pulled by her arm and thrown to the ground on her stomach. Strong tried to turn on her side to protect her stomach, each time announcing, "I'm pregnant." On each attempt by Strong to reposition herself, an officer took his boot, placed it on the back of Strong, applied his body weight and forced her down onto...
Lee, Anthony G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01319,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2018, ended September 17, 2018
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer forcefully entered the Plaintiff's apartment and was knocked to the floor and Defendant Officer paced his foot on the Plaintiff's lower back. The Plaintiff was searched and handcuffed. Defendant took roach poison and decided that was heroin. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and/or central booking.