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, $67,500 total settlements.
Harris, Brian vs Lt Leon, Angel, et al.
Case # 20CV10864,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 3, 2021, ended February 1, 2024
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2020, plaintiff was tased by defendant Baltzer while plaintiff was engaged in a conversation with police officers about moving a vehicle belonging to this family out of a certain street. Plaintiff had come to a hospital where his son had been admitted as a gunshot victim. Plaintiff was not an immediate threat to himself before being tased, nor was he actively resisting custody. The discharge of the taser knocked the plaintiff to the ground forcefully. He struck his wrist and sustained scrapes and bruises. The plaintiff was handcuffed on the ground. Later the police transported the plaintiff to a precinct, where he was detained for several hours. As a result of being tased, the plaintiff s...
Savane, Ousman vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153348/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, April 7, 2015
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2012 at approximately 6:30 AM, at Plaintiff's apartment, Det. Nela Gomez, Sgt. Angel Leon, Sgt. Gregory Accomando, Sgt. Tynetta Jackson, Sgt. Luke Sullivan requested Plaintiff accompany them to the Manhattan Child Advocacy Center. Plaintiff was falsely accused and charged with sexually assaulting a minor and was taken to the precinct and central booking. Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by Gomez, Leon, Accomando, Jackson and Sullivan. All of the above-named officers gave false testimony. All of the above-named officers and DA's office suppressed and failed to disclose exculpatory evidence and intimidated/coerced witnesses.
Plaintiff was held in custody at Riker's Island until January 13, 2014...
Prince, Jamieson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305744/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 29, 2011, ended September 13, 2013
$67,500 Settlement