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.
'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, $248,000 total settlements.
D., P. an Infant By M/n/g Matthews, Serena vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025782/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 15, 2020, ended October 25, 2023
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2019, the 11-year-old Plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of the Slattery Playground. Plaintiff became aware from a distance that police officers were interacting with youth. Plaintiff then saw what appeared to be a mob of people being chased by police in his direction. Plaintiff became frightened and ran into the playground. PO Francy Monestime then tackled Plaintiff from behind, causing Plaintiff to land face down on the ground. Plaintiff began crying, and PO Monestime handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff without justification.
Plaintiff was transported to the 46th Precinct, where he was still handcuffed while he continued to cry. Plaintiff provided his mother's phone number to the prese...
Fredericks, Divine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03888,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 1, 2018, ended August 19, 2019
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Two separate incidents: 1.) Plaintiff was stopped at approximately 5:50 PM on December 29, 2015 on the intersection of 160th St and Jamaica Ave. Plaintiff was searched and arrested. Plaintiff was taken to the 103rd Precinct and charged with selling drugs. Eventually these charges were dismissed and sealed. 2.) Plaintiffs were standing on the corner of Rosedale Ave and Randall Ave on April 29, 2017 when Defending Officers approached, handcuffed, and assaulted Plaintiff #1 when Plaintiff #2 took out his cell phone to record it. The Defending Officers then broke Plaintiff's #2's phone and arrested them both. Plaintiff #1 was charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Plaintiff #...
Lowe, Mhetar A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307523/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 6, 2014, ended June 19, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Cobb, Paul, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304689/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 5, 2014, ended November 26, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
