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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Samantha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302435/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 12, 2014, ended August 10, 2018
$55,000 Settlement
Cotto v. City Of New York, et al
Case # 15CV09123,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer's pulled over Plaintiff's car, dragged her out, assaulted her, maced her, and arrested her. Plaintiff was brought to the 48th Precinct, denied medical attention, and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Charges were dismissed after lab cab back with no controlled substance.
Arroyo v. City Of New York , et al
Case # 16CV00226,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in the car with his girlfriend that police pulled over. Plaintiff was forcefully pulled out of the car, assaulted, arrested, brought to the 48th Precinct, denied medical care, and charged with possession of a controlled substance. The case was dismissed when the lab came back negative.