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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $207,500 total settlements.
Lewis, Rahman vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 26CV00038,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 9, 2026
Melton, Darryl vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 163183/2025,
Supreme Court - New York, November 25, 2025
Alleyne, Alexandre vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810980/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 27, 2025, ended June 16, 2026
$7,500 Settlement
Eusebio, Luis vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158426/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, August 31, 2023, ended December 13, 2024
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 7, 2022, plaintiff was stopped, detained, searched and arrested by the defendants. Plaintiff was standing outside a nightclub when the defendants began to question plaintiff in a harassing manner. Plaintiff feared for his safety and tried to leave the area since he was not told he was under arrest. Defendants pursued him and even after he stopped, struck him with their police vehicle, knocking him to the ground and seriously injuring his left knee, right shoulder and lower back. The defendants began to restrain the plaintiff with unreasonably tight metal handcuffs. They searched him before forcefully lifting him up and thus causing further pain. Plaintiff was then transported to a precinct. T...