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.
'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, $352,500 total settlements.
Croom, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159532/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, October 31, 2017, ended March 25, 2020
$237,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 27, 2016, Defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff causing him physical pain and mental suffering. Defendants wrongfully arrested and restrained. The charges were ultimately dismissed on December 1, 2016.
Love, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07870,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 15, 2015, ended April 25, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was talking to bouncer at Restaurant where incident took place about his glasses being broken. Defendants approached plaintiff and grabbed him and slammed him to the floor, drove his knees in plaintiff's back. Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff hit his head against the sidewalk and needed stiches. Case was dismissed and sealed.
Mitchell, Waymon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150444/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, January 17, 2014, ended November 9, 2015
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2012, Defendant NYPD officers Ward and Abounaoum were effectuating an arrest of Plaintiff. While effectuating the arrest, the Defendants threw Plaintiff to the ground, punched and kicked Plaintiff multiple times, and continue to punch and kick Plaintiff even after he had been fully restrained in handcuffs.
Glanton, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05488,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$10,000 Settlement