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 4 known lawsuits, $40,750 total settlements.
Johnson, Ainsley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504470/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 4, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2018, plaintiff Johnson was lawfully standing outside his vehicle parked on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. He was approached by Defendant NYPD officer Shervis, who then directed defendant officer Wilson to arrest the plaintiff without probable cause. The plaintiff was transported to the 69th Precinct and taken to the cell area. In the cell area the defendants were aggressively removing articles of clothing from the plaintiff and thrusting him into chairs. Knowing that the plaintiff had a previous laceration on his leg, the defendants nonetheless threw the plaintiff onto the ground and began punching and kicking him. Several other officers entered the cell area and joined in the assault of t...
Hanafi, Ahmed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06909,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2016, ended May 17, 2017
$30,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff in a marked vehicle while he was sitting outside his house. Officers requested ID, then yelled at him, assaulted him, arrested him, and took him to the 69th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with Resisting Arrest, Attempted Assault, and Disorderly Conduct which were later ACD'd.
Ortiz, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05724,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 4, 2015
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was evading a police dept. motor vehicle as he was driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Plaintiff crashed into an unmarked police officer vehicle. At that moment many police officers were surrounding the vehicle asking the plaintiff to get out of the car. Defendant officer Harper then approached the vehicle and while officers were ordering plaintiff to get out the car, he pulled out his weapon and shot the plaintiff severely injuring him.
Foreman, Timothy A.L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002905/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 19, 2013, ended December 5, 2013
$10,000 Settlement