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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $23,500 total settlements.
Ortiz, Eric vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV01164,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 28, 2023, ended August 3, 2024
$23,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 12, 2022, the Plaintiff was viciously assaulted and suffered a broken nose. Upon reporting the incident at the police station, the Plaintiff was instead wrongfully arrested and detained based on a 30+ year old previously vacated warrant for the arrest of a completely different person. The Plaintiff informed the PO's that he was incarcerated in a federal prison from April 2006 until December 2016 and could not have a warrant for his arrest. The Plaintiff was physically restrained and detained for three days and denied medical treatment. The corrections officer also denied medical treatment and denied access to a bed for three days. Thereafter, upon being produced before the judge, the Plaintiff was relea...
Walker, Alton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 102229/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, March 30, 2012, ended June 18, 2014
Zero Disposition
