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 3 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Delorbes, Victor, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150145/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, April 25, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 4, 2021, the plaintiffs were falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted because the defendant NYPD officers were retaliating against the plaintiff for dating the ex-girlfriend of the officer's colleague. Specifically, the defendants fabricated allegations against the plaintiffs that they damaged the glass the front door to a Chase Bank a few blocks away. There is no evidence that the plaintiff and his friends went anywhere near the Chase Bank the day they were accused. After frisking the individuals, the officers did not recover any illegal drugs, weapons, or contraband. The plaintiffs were falsely arrested without probable cause or legal justification, and also provided the District Attorney with m...
Ryan, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07710,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 11, 2016, ended November 29, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped, arrested, transported tot he 23rd precinct, and interrogated by Defendant Officers. Defendant McHugh executed a felony complaint alleging that Plaintiff had committed the crime of Gang Assault in the First Degree ("P.L.") $ 120.07, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, P.L. $ 120.10[1] and [2], and one count of Assault in the Second Degree, P.L.$ 120.05[1].T he felony complaint contained multiple misstatements of fact, including a material misrepresentation of what was depicted in the video recording of the incident. Plaintiff was indicted twice on the charges before the DA dismissed the case.
Abreu, Amaury vs P.O. Casey, Otis, et al.
Case # 161303/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, December 18, 2013, ended February 15, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2012, Defendant NYPD PO Garcia was operating a police vehicle when it came into contact with an unknown vehicle. As a result of the contact, Plaintiff was injured. The accident was caused wholly and solely by reason of the negligence of PO Garcia without any fault or negligence on the part of Plaintiff contributing thereto. As a result, Plaintiff sustained severe and permanent injuries.