Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'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, $90,000 total settlements.
Sosa, Roberto Ortiz, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 804415/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 1, 2021, ended February 10, 2023
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 15, 2020, while lawfully in a vehicle at Townsend Avenue and East 174th Street in Bronx, NY, the plaintiffs were unlawfully approached, searched, battered, assaulted, arrested, and excessively detained by the defendants, including Florescuate and Lippi, without legal justification. The defendants illegally stopped, seized, and searched the vehicle, assaulting and battering the plaintiffs multiple times. After the arrest, the plaintiffs were taken to the 44th precinct, where they were illegally searched, questioned, photographed, and fingerprinted. Defendants who were present but not physically involved in the unlawful acts observed the conduct and failed to intervene. The defendants fabricated evidence a...
Govantes, Seretta L., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025802/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 16, 2020
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2020, plaintiffs were customers a 7/11 convenience store and having a quarrel with the store owner since the owner uttered racially offensive comments and plaintiffs were African Americans. Plaintiffs objected to these offensive comments, but the store staff called the police. After defendant police officers arrived at the scene, they forcibly seized and detained plaintiffs without any legal justification or making any inquiry. One of the plaintiffs began filming the incident with her phone, yet one officer violently her phone away and twisted her arms, causing injuries. Plaintiffs were then arrested for Obstructing Governmental Administration and Disorderly Conduct. As a result of defendants' actio...