Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Green, Stephon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 518442/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021
Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2018, Plaintiff Stephon Green was a lawful passenger in a vehicle driven by his friend when Defendants Police Officers pulled Plaintiff’s friend’s vehicle over without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Defendants falsified a basis for pulling Plaintiff’s friend's vehicle over, and Defendants falsely alleged that they could smell alcohol emanating from the vehicle as the they drove by Plaintiff's friend's vehicle in their police vehicle. After Defendants unlawfully stopped Plaintiff’s friend’s vehicle without probable cause or legal justification, they approached the vehicle and ordered Plaintiff to exit the vehicle and stand near the rear of the vehicle. Defendants unlawfully searched plaintif...
Grenade, Dwayne vs P.O. Demeo, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 14CV03558,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2014, ended April 6, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2013, Plaintiff was in the vicinity of 220th Street, Queens, NY, when he was attacked without provocation by defendant officers Demeo, Delgado, Hoffman, and Lubrano, who repeatedly punched, slammed to the ground and kicked Plaintiff in the face and body, before arresting him. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Hospital Center for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was admitted and received treatment for three days for various injuries including cerebral hemorrhage. Plaintiff was charged with two Class "A" misdemeanors. On July 18, 2013, Plaintiff was arraigned and released. After numerous court appearances, the District Attorney moved the case be Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal, and the c...