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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $49,000 total settlements.
Pasquale, Patrizio vs P.O. Nelson, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 14CV07497,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2015, ended July 7, 2016
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2013, the plaintiff, Patrizio Pasquale, was sitting in his home, which was in the first floor of a building with multiple housing units. The defendant officers arrived at the building, responding to a 911 call about a domestic incident on the second floor of the building. The defendants demanded Mr. Pasquale open his door, and when he refused and directed them to the upstairs apartment, they broke down his door. Despite not having any warrant, consent, or cause to enter Mr. Pasquale's apartment, the defendants entered and assaulted Mr. Pasquale, causing serious injuries that required his later being brought to the hospital. Defendant Officers Nelson and Cilento then placed him under arrest. The ca...
George, Sasha vs Police Department, New York City, et al.
Case # 10CV04889,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 4, 2010, ended April 3, 2014
$9,000 Settlement