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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $10,001 total settlements.
Escalona-Martinez, Jose vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 154726/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, May 30, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 25, 2022, when plaintiff was dressing in a Spiderman costume walking in Times Square Area, he was approached by police officers “John” Rahman (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 5322, “John” Brand (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 632, and “John” Rahman (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 3511. The officers told him to leave and threatened to issue a ticket. Plaintiff called 911 to report the harassment. More police officers arrive at the scene to harass and intimidate plaintiff. Plaintiff was stopped, frisked, arrested, imprisoned, and transported to a precinct, without no warrant.
Hansley, Bruce vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09659,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 16, 2015, ended October 24, 2016
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was on a subway car, ordered him to exit at the next stop, asked for ID and then handcuffed and arrested him. Plaintiff was brought to a local precinct and then Central Booking where he was let go without an explanation and without being charged.