Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'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, $15,000 total settlements.
Stone, Joshua vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155311/2025,
Supreme Court - New York, May 22, 2025
Abdul-Hamid, Jaaphar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00325,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 15, 2013, ended July 17, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2012, Plaintiff was dropping a fare from his taxi when two intoxicated women jumped in the back even though the prior person was still paying. The women verbally abused and spat at the Plaintiff. When they finally got out, the Plaintiff went around to close the door, but they jumped in the drivers seat and threw the key into the sewer. Plaintiff called 911 several times seeking help from the abusive, intoxicated women. NYPD officers eventually arrived and ultimately arrested Plaintiff for holding on to one of the women’s purses. Plaintiff was falsely charged with possessing stolen property and held until February 17, 2012. All charges were dismissed on June,12 2012.