Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Guagenti, Alfonso vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06778,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 8, 2024, ended September 5, 2025
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2023, plaintiff was visiting a tenant in a rental building he owns. During a dispute, the tenant grabbed plaintiff by the neck and choked him. Plaintiff left and called 911 to report the assault. Defendant NYPD Officers Megan Finnerty, Andrew Neura, Gabriel Abreu, Daniela Berge, Michael Valverde, and Johnathan Badillo arrived on scene, and after arresting the tenant and observing the injuries to plaintiff, also placed him under arrest, despite having no cause to believe he had done anything illegal. Defendants placed plaintiff in extremely tight handcuffs and ignored his requests to loosen them. They then transported plaintiff to the 115th Precinct, and placed him in a holding cell for several hours...
