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.
'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, $35,000 total settlements.
Wambach, Terae vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 715413/2023,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 27, 2023
Complaint
Description: On or about August 12, 2022, plaintiff came up to plaintiff and his friend and asked for their ID. Plaintiff begann filming the scene with his phone, after which he was arrested by plaintiffs. The defendants handcuffed and seized him in an unlawful and excessive manner, causing him physical pain and mental suffering. He was taken to the precinct and held for over 4 hours. Thereafter, he was transferred to Central Bookings, where he was detained for ca. one day and arraigned. The defendants criminally charged plaintiff with violations of the criminal laws of New York State.
Budson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00573,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 26, 2019, ended December 26, 2019
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 20, 2017, P.O.'s Jamie Brantmeyer, Emilio Rodrigues, Guydee Surpris, Kevin Lo, and Michael Lebloch approached plaintiff's vehicle and ordered him to exit. After searching plaintiff's vehicle and finding prescription medications, the officers handcuffed plaintiff, causing him extreme pain due to a recent surgery. Plaintiff requested medical treatment, but was denied assistance and transported to the 1st Precinct. The officers later conveyed fabricated allegations about plaintiff to prosecutors.
Hasenfeld, Tzvi vs Surpris, Guydee, et al.
Case # 504006/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 11, 2016