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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $166,000 total settlements.
Dimaggio, Domenica, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04455,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 18, 2014, ended May 25, 2018
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 11, 2013, NYPD officers Scott Drummon and Tara Bannon-Albarano stopped plaintiff Giovanni Dimaggio’s vehicle while the plaintiffs were driving in accordance with the law. Officer Drummond approached the driver’s side window and asked for license and registration. Meanwhile, Officer Bannon-Albarano approached the passenger side window and began yelling and cursing at the plaintiffs. Plaintiff Domenica Dimaggio, who was in the passenger side of the vehicle, asked Bannon-Albarano if she was trying to harass her and the officer responded that to see harassment, she should get out of the car. Domenica got out of the car and Bannon-Albarano handcuffed her in a tight and painful manner. The officers also tight...
Hagai, Michael vs Police Officer Newcomb, Hope, et al.
Case # 12CV01063,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 8, 2012, ended May 15, 2013
$26,000 Settlement