Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $160,000 total settlements.
Santiago-Perez, Bartolo vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152341/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, March 24, 2022
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2021, outside of the plaintiff's apartment, defendant officers attacked, battered, and plaintiff. As a result of the assault, plaintiff broke his arm in multiple places. Defendant officers then proceeded to handcuff and detain plaintiff, falsely charging him with various criminal offenses without basis. Plaintiff spent over 24 hours in custody. After posting bail, plaintiff underwent surgery to repair a number of fractured bones in his arm. Defendant officers acted in concert to fabricate charges and manufacture stories to justify their assault.
Sen, Binijuktya, vs City of New York. et al.
Case # 17CV00744,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 1, 2017, ended January 16, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested for civil disobedience while protesting police brutality. He was thrown to the ground and assaulted by the defendants. When taken to the ground, Plaintiff dropped his wallet and hat and had his arm hit and broken by the defendant when he tried to pick it up.
Griffin, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01821,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 21, 2012, ended December 24, 2013
$100,000 Settlement