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.
'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, $162,500 total settlements.
Espaillat, Jose vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 161320/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, December 29, 2020, ended July 3, 2025
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 18, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Plaintiff was in the "bullpen" area of the 34th Precinct when, due to Plaintiff's race, police prejudice, and Plaintiff's stated displeasure at his treatment, POs Giancarlo Alia and John or Jane Doe 1-10 punched, kicked, wrestled, grappled, and slammed Plaintiff to the floor. Plaintiff was also placed in an illegal chokehold and was electrocuted by taser approximately 6 times. POs handcuffed Plaintiff, after which POs resumed punching, kicking, and kneeing Plaintiff, including about his face. As a result of this incident, Plaintiff sustained permanent and serious injuries and developed a permanent fear of POs.
Urena, Naisha an Infant By Mng Ovalles-Diaz, Celeste A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160092/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2013, ended November 7, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2013, the infant Plaintiff was lawfully inside their home when they were assaulted and battered by several NYPD defendants, including but not limited to POs Cook, Walsh, Giancarlos-Alia, and several other unknown NYPD officers. The assault and battery on the Plaintiff were without probable cause and was not the result of an appropriate arrest. The Defendants then arrested and confined the infant Plaintiff without any legal grounds, justification, or warrant. As a result of the actions of the Defendants, the infant Plaintiff became sick, sore, lame, and disabled and received serious and severe injuries. The Defendants then submitted an erroneous police report to cover up their actions and initiate...
Tong, Hsaingtak vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09293,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 20, 2012, ended May 10, 2013
$87,500 Settlement
