Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Short, Derrick vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 530952/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 15, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 24, 2020, plaintiff was lawfully present at 480 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY when defendants approached, grabbed and shot plaintiff three times with TASER guns, punched plaintiff’s body several times, handcuffed plaintiff in an unreasonably tight manner, and twisted plaintiff’s body in a manner that was intended to cause plaintiff pain throughout his body. Defendants knocked out one of plaintiff’s teeth, caused plaintiff to bleed profusely, left scars on plaintiff’s chest, stomach, and both upper thighs, and left scars on plaintiff’s wrists. Plaintiff was transported to Woodhull Hospital via ambulance in handcuffs and leg shackles to have his injuries treated.
Walker, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507573/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 21, 2017
Complaint
Description: On April 21, 2016, Plaintiff Juan Walker was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle operated by defendant Andrea M. Anastasio, in which defendant A. O. Ioukliaevskikh. The defendants called the police and presented them with false statements, leading defendant Officer Melissa L. Espinal and other NYPD officers to handcuff, arrest, detain and falsely prosecute Walker. Officer Espnial transported Walker to the local precinct where he was placed in a holding cell, subjected to harassment, and eventually charged with disorderly conduct by obstructing vehicular traffic and released.
