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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Thomsen, Malthe vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02668,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 8, 2015, ended November 9, 2016
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: After false allegations from a coworker, Plaintiff was awoken in his apartment and taken to the Manhattan Sex Crimes Unit. Defendant Gomez used coercive tactics to interrogate him unrecorded, and then ADA Ferrari and Gomez recorded an interview with Plaintiff where inculpatory statements were obtained due to the coercive interrogation. Plaintiff was charged with fifteen counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree 130.65(3), which were dismissed after time in jail.
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...