Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $422,002 total settlements.
Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV03609,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021, ended June 15, 2023
$415,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 29, 2020, the plaintiffs, both New York State legislators, were participating in a protest at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. The peaceful protest was organized after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in May 2020. Plaintiffs identified themselves as lawmakers to police officials before and during the protests. Shortly before 8 AM, the defendant NYPD officers broadcast a message to the protesters, telling them to disperse, despite having no legal basis for this order. Plaintiffs attempted to comply with these commands, but the NYPD officers "kettled" them in place, leaving them with nowhere to go.
Defendant officers including Defendand Ciota then began to use their bicycles to assault Plain...
Rice, Ana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520648/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2020, ended November 9, 2021
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 29, 2020, Plaintiff Ana Rice was lawfully attending a peaceful protest when Defendant P.O. Clinton and P.O.s John Does #1-10 began to pepper spray the entire crowd. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff, pulled her into the street, and slammed her body against the pavement. Five police officers pinned plaintiff to the ground and zip cuffed her hands behind her back. Plaintiff did not resist or physically retaliate against the officers. Officers then dragged Plaintiff down the street and loaded her onto a bus. The officers searched her bag and found no contraband. Plaintiff was transported to One Police Plaza, where she was placed in a holding cell for 2 hours. She was released from custody with a Criminal Court A...