Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Parker, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029795/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 20, 2018
Complaint
Description: On May 24, 2017, plaintiff was on a public playground with her children and her friend's children. As plaintiff talked to her friends, plaintiff's child wandered away from the playground and, unbeknown to plaintiff, returned to their home. When plaintiff realized that her child was missing, she started searching for the child and ultimately called 911 to report her child missing. After no POs responded to her call, plaintiff walked to the nearby precinct where she was told that her child had already been found and was in custody.
Defendant POs then, without probable cause, arrested her and provided the District Attorney with knowingly false, misleading and incomplete information regarding the reason for her arr...
Cespedes, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06575,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 18, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 14, 2012 plaintiff Jose Cespedes was having drinks when an argument ensues between the plaintiff and friends. When the police arrive on the scene they arrested and assaulted the plaintiff, resulting in a hospital visit for several bruised/fractured ribs. He has a permanent scar on his wrist from the handcuffs. The plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 48 hours.