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.
'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.
'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, $312,500 total settlements.
Torres, Bernard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513356/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 27, 2020, ended October 17, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 29, 2020, at approximately 2:00am, Plaintiff was walking to his cousin's house in the vicinity of 1566 72nd Street in Brooklyn when the Defendant police officers unlawfully stopped, questioned, frisked, and falsely arrested Plaintiff without probable cause or legal justification. Plaintiff was about fifteen steps away from the front door of the home when the Defendant officers, including Officer Phil Glenn, grabbed Plaintiff and threw him to the ground. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and searched by the officers without any legal justification or probable cause. Plaintiff's knees were injured and he began bleeding from his face and knees upon being thrown to the ground. The officers placed their k...
Chester, Tinesha, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013667/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 19, 2012, ended January 23, 2018
$237,500 Settlement