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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $18,750 total settlements.
Davis, Rahiem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 4, 2016, ended August 29, 2019
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff at a bus station, handcuffed him, took him to TD 33, and charged him with not paying his bus fare. The charges were dismissed after Plaintiff proved he had paid his fare.
Jackson, Elliot vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 8, 2015
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2014, inside a park on Myrtle and Throop Aves, Brooklyn, NY, plaintiff and his girlfriend walked through the park so his girlfriend could use the bathroom. It was still light out when they entered the park and there were no signs indicating that the park was closed. Officers arrested plaintiff for being in a park after sunset. Officers hit plaintiff on his face causing bruises, and incarcerated for 24 hours. On September 20, 2014, plaintiff received an ACD at arraignment.
Cotto, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04580,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2014, ended July 27, 2015
$18,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2011, Plaintiff was standing on a Brooklyn street when Defendant police officers detained, searched, and arrested him without reasonable suspicion. Plaintiff was transferred to the precinct, where he was subjected to an anal cavity search. On August 3, 2011, Plaintiff was arraigned and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. The charge was dismissed on October 13, 2011.
Elliot JACKSON v. City of New York et al
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - New York
Complaint