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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Martin, Lameek vs Living Room Steak House, et al.
Case # 524311/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about June 13, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted and shot in the abdomen in the establishment The Living Room Steak House, Inc., a commercial establishment that has a history of violent criminal activity. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital where he underwent a 23-hour lifesaving surgery. On or about July 22, 2016, Plaintiff was arrested by Detective Hyram Riffas through excessive force, without probable cause. Plaintiff was charged with various offenses relating to possession of weapons in relation to the incident on June 13, 2016, despite the NYPD and Detective Riffas knowing Plaintiff had not committed the crime in question and was the victim of the shooting. While in custody at the precinct, Plaintiff was...
Perez, Eleazar Martinez vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 018500/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2013