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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.
Casiano, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159489/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 7, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m. the Plaintiff, Anthony Casiano was taking a shower in the apartment he shared with his fiancé at 1854 Loring Place, Bronx, New Yrok, when NYPD Detective Reginald Smith (shield #2537) and other officers entered the bathroom without permission and authority and apprehended Mr. Casiano, grabbing him from the shower and slamming him to the bathroom floor. He was hit repeatedly in the left ribs and thighs with a nightstick. Defendant officers, including defendant Detective Smith, also pointed their guns at Mr. Casiano and he was naked when he was removed from the bathroom. Mr. Casiano did not resist arrest and he was handcuffed and shackled at the feet, waist and wris...
Williams, Dylan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 29, 2021, ended February 6, 2024
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2020, Plaintiff was walking when he witnessed a number of plainclothes officers exit their vehicles and approach another individual on the street. Plaintiff attempted to leave the area but was pursued by Defendant PO John Doe 1, who then struck Plaintiff in the left ankle with his unmarked police vehicle, causing Plaintiff to fall onto the sidewalk. Plaintiff stood up, and PO Doe exited the vehicle and pointed his gun at him, ordering him not to run before tackling him to the sidewalk. Other Defendant officers pressed their knees on Plaintiff's neck & back as he was handcuffed, and Plaintiff repeatedly informed them that he could not breathe. These complaints were ignored and Plaintiff soon lost co...
Wilson, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09862,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 31, 2014, ended June 5, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2012, Henry Wilson was forcibly thrown to the ground, pepper-sprayed, and handcuffed by NYPD officers including P.O. Eric Salisbury, P.O. Reginald Smith, and Sgt. Scott Burton without lawful reason in Bronx, NY. He suffered physical injuries and was falsely charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Disorderly Conduct. These charges were later found to be unsupported by law and dismissed.
Martinez, Sandra, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 310821/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2011, ended December 5, 2018
Zero Disposition