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.
'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.
Trovato, Richard vs Police Dept, Nyc, et al.
Case # 24CV09833,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 27, 2025, ended November 18, 2025
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Hanson, Shadae, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506679/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 14, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2021, Plaintiffs (Stacy, Shadae, Oshane, and Diamond) were lawfully driving when they were pulled over by an unmarked police car. The police officers got out and dragged Plaintiffs out of their car. The officers repeatedly punched and beat Plaintiffs. Oshane was placed in a chokehold when the officers removed him from his vehicle. Shadae was shoved to the ground and was kneed on her back. Officers tased Shadae twice. Plaintiffs were then detained and taken into custody, where Plaintiffs were denied medical attention. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed.
Polanco, Keyla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150870/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, January 30, 2014, ended July 23, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2013 a vehicle struck Plaintiff's friend. POs Shane McQuillan, Robert Rennie, and Dennis Walsh responded and pushed Plaintiff into a wall then on the ground, kicking and striking her without legal justification and causing bleeding, bruising, swelling, and pain. POs then falsely arrested Plaintiff, charging her with, inter alia, resisting arrest and assaulting a PO. After being detained for several hours Plaintiff was ultimately released on her own recognizance. Plaintiff suffered and still suffers from anxiety, despair, lack of sleep, and no longer feels comfortable in the presence of POs as a result of this incident.