Ethan H. Goldman

Badge #9512, White Male
Police Officer at 43rd Precinct since June 2009, active
Service started July 2005, made $143,000 last year, Tax #938577

Lawsuit settlements:
$10,000   Lockett, Equasia vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 027405/2019E
$20,000   Philip, Byron vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 15CV01984
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Complaints

6 Complaints
16 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201900366, January 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201407929, July 2014
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201405546, June 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201115246, November 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200712337, August 2007
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200707195, May 2007
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201900366, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Female, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201407929, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Female, 51 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Female, 51 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 36 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 51 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Male, 36 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 51 Unfounded
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Complaint #201405546, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 16 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201115246, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Female Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200712337, August 2007
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
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Complaint #200707195, May 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Female, 17 Exonerated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.

Lockett, Equasia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027405/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 26, 2019, ended December 7, 2023
$10,000 Settlement

Philip, Byron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01984, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 17, 2015, ended October 7, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While in custody at the 43rd Precinct on February 10, Defendants used excessive force while escorting plaintiff to the bathroom when he took a wrong turn . Plaintiff was punched, kicked, and struck on the head and face numerous times. Defendants also failed to provide plaintiff with medical attention in a timely matter despite their knowledge that plaintiff was suffering from a medical condition .

Creer, Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305430/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2013