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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Thomas, Savion By His Mng Moya, Serina, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152098/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, June 25, 2020
Complaint
Description: On February 27, 2019, plaintiffs were students and walking home from school, and Defendant officer Sanchez ordered plaintiff and other students to go into a nearby bodega. Defendant officer Sanchez pushed another student into plaintiff and pushed both further into the bodega. Inside the bodega, Defendant officer Sanchez pushed another student into plaintiff Thomas. Plaintiff Thomas asked Defendant office Sanchez why they were pushing people, and Defendant officer Sanchez said "shut up" and Plaintiff Thomas replied "stop pushing people." Defendant officer Sanchez grabbed Plaintiff Thomas, pushed him out of the store, and slammed him against the wall/gate of the bodega; Plaintiff Thomas was held by his neck and h...
Gilford, Tyriek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155555/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, September 26, 2014, ended December 9, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2013 at 132nd St between 7th and 8th Ave, NY, defendants approached and handcuffed Plaintiff. Defendants removed Plaintiff to a Precinct and New York Central Booking, where Plaintiff was searched, photographed and forced to remain in a jail cell. On March 11, 2013, Plaintiff was released from Central Booking without appearing before a Judge and without being charged with any crimes.