Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits.
Rivera, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810208/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 30, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about June 1, 2023, Defendant NYPD officer John Weiglein wrongfully and
falsely arrested, detained, imprisoned, the plaintiff and caused the plaintiff to be maliciously prosecuted. Defendant also handcuffed and threatened plaintiff with the possible use of firearms and weapons and the use of physical force. As a result, plaintiff suffered great indignities, humiliation and ridicule; was greatly injured to his credit and circumstances; was prevented from performing and transacting his necessary affairs and business; and was incapacitated from his usual occupations.
Ambrister, William vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811072/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 16, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 25, 2023, Plaintiff surrendered himself to the police at the 52nd precinct in the Bronx upon receiving notice from the police, for an alleged incident that occurred on January 15, 2025 to which Plaintiff has no knowledge of. The Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested for robbery, assault, harassment and criminal mischief. Thereafter, Defendant officer John Weiglein together with John or Jane Doe officers illegally searched Plaintiff, finding no contraband or narcotics. Defendants then tased Plaintiff and violently contorted his arms behind his back and applied handcuffs in an excessively tight fashion, causing him to experience bruising and swelling and Defendants refused to loosen the cuffs. Defendant...
Robinson, Ikeda vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810317/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 6, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 19, 2020, the officers named Weiglein, Allen, and Pisano stopped, seized, and arrested the Plaintiff, without any cause. Plaintiff was violently pulled from his vehicle and was manhandled by the named officers. Cuffs were placed tightly on the Plaintiff's wrists, and the Plaintiff suffered numerous bruises. Plaintiff was then removed to the 52nd Precinct where he was processed by the officers as well as unidentified officers. At the Precinct the Plaintiff was further subject to several cavity searches. Named officers also fabricated and submitted false evidence resulting in the case being forwarded to the Bronx Prosecutor's Office. The case was subsequently dismissed