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 5 known lawsuits, $195,000 total settlements.
Holloway, Darren vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02482,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 20, 2021, ended May 11, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 29, 2019, at approximately 5:25 pm, Defendant Officers (Officers Efinger, Giardina, McKeefrey, Walter, McCarthy, John Doe, and Jane Doe) arrested Mr. Holloway without cause at or within the vicinity of 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica. Prior to his arrest, Mr. Holloway was visiting his cousin, George Brown, at his place of business – Mr. Holloway was tightly handcuffed to the point he began experiencing pain and numbness and was also subjected to a search but found no stolen items, contraband, or unlawful items on him. According to Defendant Officers, an individual named Elvira Minode La Torre had informed them that after withdrawing money from a Chase Bank, at approximately 2:30 pm, Mr. Holloway approach...
King, Kevin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707379/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 10, 2019
Complaint
Description: "On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Sean Cox and Francesca Oreckinto without cause. Plaintiff presented his Federal ID, told the officers he as federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and when asked, responded that he had a firearm. The Defendants told him to step out of the vehicle, grabbed his arm, and trhust him agaisnt the car. Plaintiff stood with bright lights shining in his face for almost an hour until the Defenants said they had verified his ID and could go.
On April 1, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Lance Walter and Christina Anderson without ...
Shuler, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027492/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 26, 2017, ended December 13, 2019
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2014, Defendant Lance Walter, along with two unnamed officers, John Does 1 and 2, assaulted and battered Plaintiff without justification, and arrested him. Plaintiff sustained severe personal injuries, including intense physical pain and a fractured jaw, for which he did not receive treatment while in custody, as well as severe nervous shock, and mental anguish.
Gomez, Anael & Merino, Isolda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 001371/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 16, 2016, ended July 14, 2020
$170,000 Settlement
Shuler v. Police at 103 Precinct et al
Case # 15CV09958,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff was being released from Rikers, officers form the 103rd Precinct went to pick him up. An officer told him he was under arrest and then broke his jaw with a walkie talkie.