Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Arthur, Roger vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05267,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 15, 2015, ended August 22, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was the victim of a gunpoint robbery but when defendant officer's went to interview him at the hospital they forcefully arrested him instead. Plaintiff was charged with assaulting and harassing Police Officer Cosentino. All charges eventually dismissed.
Pacheco, Michael, Sr., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07581,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended January 20, 2019
$62,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 21, 2014, the plaintiffs were arrested by defendants P.O. Besim Pelinku (sh. no. 29412), SGT. Felix Concepcion, LT. William Davitt, P.O. Lee Maldonado (sh. no. 2135), SGT. Steven Riggio (sh. no. 4628), detective Edward Patterson (sh. no. 36786), P.O. Alexis Castillo (sh. no. 27202), detective Manuel Sepulveda (sh. no. 16172) and SGT. John Todaro (sh. no. 5234). Plaintiffs were subjected to a degrading search of their private parts and genitals by the defendants. One plaintiff was forced to walk without his crutches in the custody of police. The plaintiffs were imprisoned for over 24 hours after their arrest.
Pacheco et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 17CV06785,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, assaulted, and arrested Plaintiffs. One Plaintiff was given a DAT for disorderly conduct which was later dismissed. The other Plaintiff was taken to the 121st and then 120th Precinct, and charged with unspecified charges that the DA Declined to prosecute.
McAtee v. New York City
Case # 18CV03706,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Description: Plaintiff was shot by a civilian and called for someone to call 911. The defendant officers arrived and took him to the hospital where he was arrested and not informed of the charges against him, handcuffed to the hospital bed and was held at the hospital for approximately a week. The plaintiff was arraigned on charges of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. All the charges were eventually dismissed.