Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $17,500 total settlements.
Lee, Juliet vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02531,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2025
Complaint
Jefferson, Rashad vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06292,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2024, ended October 22, 2025
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2024, when plaintiff was walking with two associates, an unmarked police car approached them. A police officer exited the car and one of plaintiff’s associate fled on foot and that police officer chased after him. Plaintiff remained. Another police officer exited the car and approached plaintiff, while another police car arrived with three other police officer arrived on scene. Plaintiff began to record the officers with his phone and to ask for their names and badge numbers. One of the officers told him that he was under arrest. The officers pulled plaintiff to the ground and knocked plaintiff’s phone to the floor. One of the officer used taser to plaintiff. Plaintiff was handcuffed to a precinct....