John Telesca

Badge #22444, White Male
Former Police Officer at 52nd Precinct
Service started July 2013, ended December 2019, Tax #955568

Lawsuit settlements:
$65,000   Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV03815
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned

Complaint #201905320, June 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #201703038, April 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201905320, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #201703038, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Hispanic Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 24 Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.

Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03815, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 18, 2020, ended January 12, 2021
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2017, plaintiffs were driving when NYPD officers, including Brian Doherty, John Telesca, Tiffany Mobley, Thomas O’Connell, Vincenzo Spinola, Cullen, and Joel Ayala, stopped them without cause. The officers were wearing civilian clothing and did not provide a reason for stopping the vehicle. The plaintiffs were ordered to get out of the car and were then handcuffed and transported to the 52nd Precinct. At the precinct, one of the plaintiffs was assaulted by a prisoner in the presence of NYPD officers, who failed to intervene. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Officer O’Connell signed a false complaint with the intent to prosecute plaintiffs for crimes he knew they d...

Pizarro, Lakita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027734/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 16, 2019

Zayas, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023407/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 26, 2016