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 4 known lawsuits, $22,500 total settlements.
Scott, Thomas vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160519/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, October 30, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2020, the plaintiff, an adult black or African American male, was unlawfully stopped, detained, battered, and assaulted by several NYPD officers. The officers involved include Brian Byrnes (Shield No. 00969), Nicholas Calandro (Shield No. 04386), Justin Cristiano (Shield No. 11366), and Brian Hickey (Shield No. 06833). The plaintiff was detained for approximately 27 days until his release on April 12, 2020, and was prosecuted until all criminal charges were unconditionally dismissed and sealed on November 3, 2021.
Ritondo, Alexandro S. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002657/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 25, 2014, ended July 8, 2015
$22,500 Settlement
Ritondo v. City of New York et al
Case # 450105/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings
Complaint
Sullivan v. The City of New York et al
Case # 18CV00364,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: The Plaintiff was in the restroom when members of the Lincoln Center security asked him to leave and when there was a verbal altercation between the Plaintiff and another security member and left the area. The Plaintiff went to the common area of Geffen Hall and was asked to vacate the area when Defendant Officers became impatient with the Plaintiff's questions as to why he had to leave, Defendant Officers threatened to arrest the Plaintiff and then forcibly escorted the Plaintiff out of the area and then after release, the Plaintiff was making his way towards the New York Public Library when Defendant Officers chased him and barred him from entering the Library. The Plaintiff relented and allowed himself to be...