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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.
Griffith, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 803841/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 28, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 15, 2022, Detective Corey Simpson and some unknown PO illegally and without cause arrested and handcuffed the plaintiff and falsely accused of robbery in the second degree. The plaintiff was then taken to a precinct and then to the Bronx Central Booking and then released on December 17, 2022 without appearing before a Judge and without being prosecuted for any offence.
Mebane, Shannel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800189/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 7, 2021, ended January 6, 2022
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 27, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully driving her vehicle when she was unlawfully pulled over by Defendants including P.O. Corey Simpson and NYPD officers. P.O.s forcibly grabbed and threw Plaintiff onto the driver’s side door of the vehicle and dragged her by handcuffs into a police vehicle. Once inside the police vehicle, Plaintiff was grabbed from behind and slammed into the divider separating the front compartment and rear compartment of the vehicle. Plaintiff’s requests to have her tight handcuffs loosened were ignored. P.O.s took Plaintiff to the precinct where she was fingerprinted, photographed, and searched before being confined in a cell. P.O.s fabricated allegations against Plaintiff causing her to...
Ross, Clarence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035013/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 11, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2020, police officers Corey Simpson and Jane Doe arrested Clarence Ross outside of 1029 summit ave. of Bronx who was working on his motorbike. The police officers, requested Ross to produce paper works for the motorbike, but denied him of retrieving it. The police officers then subjected him to chokehold and multiple beating and kicking without justification despite Ross posing no threat. As a consequence, Ross suffered difficulty in breathing especially being placed in a car without any ventilation. Ross was also subject to tight handcuffs, resulting in wrist pain. Ross was then subject to emergency medical care for multiple injuries on his body as a result of the incident. The officers then m...
Hydara, Mahamadou vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 026593/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 8, 2020, ended February 3, 2026
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 29, 2019, Plaintiff was on his way to his cousin's house when he was stopped by officers. The officers asked to see Plaintiff's identification. Plaintiff responded that he did not have identification with him. As a result, the officers handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff. In the course of arresting Plaintiff, officers slammed Plaintiff into a wall and forcibly placed his arms behind his back, causing pain to Plaintiff's face, arms, back, and elbow. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and waited several hours before being transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was then charged with resisting arrest, possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, and loitering. A...