Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $63,000 total settlements.
Boggio, John, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02998,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2018, ended November 30, 2018
$5,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While looking for the bus stop, Plaintiffs were stopped, accosted, and arrested by Defendant Officers. Officers handcuffed and searched Plaintiffs and found nothing before taking them to 103rd Precinct. Plaintiffs were charged with fraudulent accosting, promoting gambling in the second degree, possession of a gambling device, and disorderly conduct. Prosecutors declined to prosecute.
Anderson, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05731,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended June 9, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 12, 2011, Police Officer Wagner, 107th Precinct, (P.O. Wagner) stopped Mr. Reginald Anderson's van and forced it to pull over without cause or justification. Mr. Anderson was unlawfully forced to remain at the scene. P.O. Wagner first claimed that he stopped Mr. Anderson for speeding. He then changed his reason and claimed Mr. Anderson failed to stop for a stop sign. He then changed his reason again and claimed he stopped Mr. Anderson for his van's allegedly tinted windows. Sergeant Milligan (Sgt. Milligan) arrived and unlawfully searched Mr. Anderson's van. There was nothing illegal or suspicious in the van. P.O. Wagner and Sgt. Milligan falsely issued Mr. Anderson a summons for transporting building...
Rivera, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 007942/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, April 25, 2013, ended April 9, 2014
$7,500 Settlement