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 6 known lawsuits, $77,500 total settlements.
Minus, Omar vs Howard, Edward, et al.
Case # 17CV04827,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 18, 2017, ended September 22, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2011, Detective Jason Miller issued an arrest for a drug transaction despite a lack of tangible property. Officer Edward Howard applied a chokehold while arresting Plaintiff and denied him medical treatment for seven hours. Plaintiff sustained a swollen neck and throat, blurred vision, and scrapes on his knees and face from the chokehold. Officer Anthony Bombolino swore falsely under oath on arrest reports, during pre-trial hearings, during the jury trial, and before the Grand Jury that he had recovered bags of crack cocaine from the ground during the arrest. Officer Howard swore falsely under oath before the Grand Jury that Plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for swallowing drugs instead of f...
Ricketts, Christian vs Det. Bombolino, Anthony, et al.
Case # 151435/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, March 17, 2016, ended December 5, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 22, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, detained, and arrested at the intersection of Bleecker and MacDougal Streets by multiple NYPD officers including Detective Anthony Bombolino. The officers had no valid evidence nor legal cause or excuse to seize and detain him. The officers initiated a criminal proceeding with malicious intent, knowing Plaintiff had committed no crime. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated in his favor. Plaintiff has suffered physical and psychological injuries, traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental anguish, economic damages, damage to reputation, shame, humiliation, and indignity.
Lauria, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04666,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2012, ended November 14, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)
Vaz, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV05922,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 16, 2010, ended June 13, 2011
$25,000 Settlement
Green, Derrick vs City of New Yor, et al.
Case # 111028/2009,
Supreme Court - New York, August 27, 2009, ended November 7, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Abraham v. New York City Police Department et al
Case # 14CV08762,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint