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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Wilson, Brian Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00373,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2016, ended May 24, 2016
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: In January and February 2013, Plaintiff was arrested three times near his home. On the first occasion, Plaintiff was stopped on the street and arrested for disorderly conduct, which the DA declined to prosecute. On the second and third occasions, Mr. Wilson was arrested for possessing a marijuana cigarette. Officers also interfered with Plaintiff's ability to file a claim.
Smith, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504041/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 18, 2014, ended November 13, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about April 16, 2013, Defendant PO Joel Edouardo and other Defendant members of the NYPD committed battery upon Plaintiff, including striking and kicking Plaintiff. At no time did Defendants have the legal cause or justification for their actions, nor did Plaintiff consent to them. The Plaintiff was then brought to the precinct where PO Edouardo further committed assault on Plaintiff by threatening and showing the means and willingness to shove, strike, and push Plaintiff's face and nose against the desk at the precinct. PO Edouardo was fully aware that there was no legitimate reason to commit those acts against Plaintiff.
Malik, Abdul vs City of New York
Case # 018941-2014,
Civil Court - New York, July 16, 2014, ended December 12, 2016
Settlement