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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $211,250 total settlements.
Reyes, Roger vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157200/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, July 24, 2014, ended September 7, 2016
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2013, in NY, NY, defendants stopped, seized, and searched plaintiff. Defendants pushed plaintiff, threw him against a police vehicle, and applied handcuffs. Defendants arrested and imprisoned plaintiff at various locations, including a police precinct and Central Booking, until plaintiff was released from custody one week later. On July 19, 2013, defendants initiated a criminal prosecution against plaintiff. Plaintiff was required to appear in court. On February 13, 2014, criminal charges against plaintiff were dismissed favorable to plaintiff.
Taveras, Romulo as Png of T., R., vs P.O. Daliz, Angel, et al.
Case # 13CV03038,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 8, 2013, ended February 11, 2015
$41,250 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On February 9, 2012, 14 NYPD Officers broke down the door to Plaintiffs' residence pursuant to a fraudulently and maliciously obtained search warrant. NYPD Officer Jackson placed all the Plaintiffs under arrest. Plaintiff Romulo Taveras was thrown to the floor and rear handcuffed. Plaintiff Rami Taveras was pulled from his bed, thrown to the floor, held down at gunpoint, and handcuffed. The residence was searched for several hours before the defendants realized that they had made a mistake, released the Plaintiffs, and voided their arrests.
Guzman, Sunilda, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01216,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 10, 2012, ended September 10, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Cappola v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05165,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Rodriguez v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01791,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint