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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $11,000 total settlements.
Holliday, Adrian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02345,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 6, 2015, ended October 18, 2016
$11,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officer Garcia approached Plaintiff while he was standing outside, asked him what he was drinking, to which Plaintiff stated tea, and then Officer Garcia ordered him against the wall. Plaintiff said he did not consent to a search and walked away when officer chased him, tightly handcuffed him, assaulted him, and took him to PSA 4. Plaintiff was strip-searched at the precinct, then directed to the hospital where officers made sure his injuries weren't documented.
Montanez, Jasmin and Montanez, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151940/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, May 7, 2014, ended October 29, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On or about May 6, 2013 Plaintiff was lawfully outside of an apartment door when he was accosted by POs Erick Corniel and Ivan Lugo, who assaulted and battered him both outside and inside the apartment without legal justification or provocation. Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries to his head, face, body, and limbs, including a cracked skull that required staples to be placed in his head, as well as mental anguish as a result of this incident.