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.
'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.
Zapantis, Athanasia Administrix of George, Dec'd vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV05138,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2021, ended July 29, 2025
$550,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 21, 2020, at approximately 9:30 PM, Plaintiff's decedent was at his home in Whitestone, New York, when multiple NYPD officers from the 109th Precinct arrived and banged on the door, demanding entry. The decedent refused to let the officers in. When decedent eventually opened his door but kept the screen door shut, officers forcibly broke it down and physically attacked him. Multiple officers beat the decedent and deployed tasers on him multiple times. The officers threw him to the ground and applied excessive pressure to his body, restricting his airway. Despite the decedent's dire medical situation resulting from the assault, officers did not provide medical aid. The decedent ultimately went into card...
