Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $175,001 total settlements.
Klarman, Summer vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV05340,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 22, 2024, ended September 25, 2025
$45,001 Settlement
Roman, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05680,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 17, 2016, ended February 12, 2018
$130,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was leaving an establishment when he happened upon a fight and got stuck in it. Defendant Officers then arrived, arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 48th Precinct, and charged him with assault and weapon possession for allegedly stabbing an individual with a knife they recovered. Officers continually ignored exonerating evidence and Plaintiff went to trial where he was acquitted of all charges.
Roman v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV05730,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by defendant officers after he was a victim of an attack. During said attack, the plaintiff was stabbed in the leg. When the defendant officers arrived, a knife was still protruding from plaintiff's leg. Defendant Officers pepper sprayed, tightly handcuffed, and arrested plaintiff. He was thereafter hospitalized and ultimately brought to the 48th precinct. When he was brought to Central Booking, he was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon. After over a year in custody, the plaintiff was acquitted of all charges.