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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $748,800 total settlements.
Rios, Fernando vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023719/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 10, 2014, ended January 20, 2017
$499,800 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 12, 2013 Plaintiff was at a retail store when he was stopped by a security officers for attempting to steal items. The security officer handcuffed Plaintiff, took him to a back room, and called the police. PO Ronald Taylor and another officer responded. Plaintiff overheard POs discussing throwing away Plaintiff's possessions, including his sneakers, cell phone, and personal identification including a birth certificate and social security card. When POs turned back to Plaintiff, Plaintiff told them they were not going to take his possessions. PO Taylor responded "I'm going to do what the fuck I want to do and show you what it feels like to take things from people." PO Taylor then shoved handcu...
Gaddy, Sharia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00982,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 14, 2013, ended October 28, 2013
$249,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2012, NYPD Officers observed unknown individuals throwing items off the roof a building and detained 6-8 individuals as they left that building without any good faith basis to believe any of those individuals had been involved. Plaintiffs were among the individuals initially seized and placed into handcuffs. The detainees were being placed into a police van when more items were thrown from the roof. Officers then unlawfully arrested two additional Plaintiffs. When Plaintiff LaKeath Berrian asked the officers to explain their actions he was tacked, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff Jodeci Gaddy was also grabbed and thrown to the ground. Plaintiffs Alshante Baker and Donell Williams were sprayed wit...