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 5 known lawsuits, $652,500 total settlements.
Richardson, Devin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV00287,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 11, 2025
Russell, Omar, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819577/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2024, ended November 26, 2025
$235,000 Settlement
Rosado, Eduardo vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07581,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 15, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 27, 2023, Defendant Officer Husamedin Umer and others unlawfully arrested Plaintiff in the Bronx. Plaintiff had been parked in his car when he saw 2 police officers debating with a person who was waiting for the parking spot occupied by Plaintiff. The car was preventing Plaintiff from pulling out so he sought help from Defendant officers. However the Defendant officers ignored him and responded with profanity. Plaintiff was forced to wait 20 mins in his car before he was able to pull out. While stopped at the red light a few feet from the parking spot, Plaintiff was stopped by the Defendant office. Plaintiff was suddenly yanked from his vehicle, slammed against it, and arrested without explanation. The ...
Baldemora, Franklin Hichez vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV10549,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 12, 2023
Elvin, Kendell, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026701/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 1, 2020, ended November 10, 2022
$417,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 25, 2019, plaintiffs were lawfully and peacefully gathering to mourn the passing of a friend in the vicinity of 750 East 166th Street, Bronx, when defendant police officers, without any probable cause or legal justification, approached plaintiffs and stopped, questioned, searched, and ordered plaintiffs to place their hands above their heads. Defendants then arrested plaintiffs with tight handcuffs, causing injuries and substantial pain. Without any provocation, defendants then struck and kicked plaintiffs, as well as slamming them to the ground multiple times and employing chokehold. While in custody, plaintiffs were strip-searched, and during arraignment they were falsely prosecuted with committing a ...