John C. Debenedetto

Badge #3874, White Male
Former Sergeant at 44th Precinct
Also served at 34th Precinct
Service started May 1992, ended October 2021, Tax #900818

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint

Lawsuit Settlements:
$90,000   Bonilla, Wilfrido vs City of New York, et al., 2019 SDNY SDNY 18CV12142
$27,500   Abreu, Cesar vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV02104
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Articles

Bronx cop sues NYPD alleging racism, physical abuse, New York Post, 12/25/2018

Complaints

8 Complaints
11 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
5 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201904030, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201503201, April 2015
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201408849, August 2014
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201309307, September 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201214291, November 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200401596, February 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200401608, February 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200300340, December 2002
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201904030, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Hispanic Male, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201503201, April 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Male, 19 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201408849, August 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 56 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201309307, September 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201214291, November 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200401596, February 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Hispanic Male, 27 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200401608, February 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone Hispanic Female, 33 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Other Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200300340, December 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Female, 37 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Other Hispanic Female, 37 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $117,500 total settlements.

Bonilla, Wilfrido vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV12142, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 17, 2019, ended June 3, 2021
$90,000 Settlement

Abreu, Cesar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02104, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 7, 2017, ended February 20, 2018
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Standing outside the turnstile area of the 161st Street train station, Plaintiff was preaching about repentance from sin, and not engaging in any, physically or verbally, harmful or threatening activity. Defendant Officers ordered Plaintiff to leave the station. After Plaintiff's refusal, Defendant Officers handcuffed Plaintiff, categorized him as an EDP, and transported him to Lincoln Hospital. Plaintiff was discharged from the hospital on the morning of the following day and not charged with any criminal offense.