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 4 known lawsuits, $1,062,500 total settlements.
Harris, Derrick vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV01763,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 16, 2022
Complaint
Description: On September 12, 2011, Officer Pabon and Officer Hankerson, along with several other police officers of unknown identity, entered Plaintiff's home without consent or a warrant, where they beat and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was punched, pushed, slammed to the ground, and handcuffed in his home during this arrest. At no point did Plaintiff resist arrest. Plaintiff was not informed of his Miranda rights after his arrest, and was taken to Bellevue Hospital on the evening of September 12, 2011 (following his arrest) for psychiatric evaluation because he was refusing to speak with police. Following Plaintiff's arrest, and also on September 12, 2011, Officer Pabon obtained a warrant to search Plaintiff's home, whi...
Valentine, Jayvaughn, et al. vs City of New York
Case # 022780/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 29, 2015
Complaint
Description: On or about May 17, 2014 Sgt. Eliezer Pabon and POs Cortez and White wrongfully touched, grabbed, searched, handcuffed, and arrested juvenile Plaintiff excessively without legal justification. During the arrest, Plaintiff and his friend were pushed against glass windows and his friend was pushed so hard against the glass that it broke, causing shattered glass to make contact with Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct, a juvenile center, and criminal court, and was ultimately held until May 18, 2014. Plaintiff complained of physical pain throughout but was denied any medical treatment. Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted and has been compelled to return to court to defend against the continuing unjust ch...
Payne, Javier By Mng Payne, Cherita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 350274/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 14, 2014, ended May 18, 2018
$992,500 Settlement
Brown, John M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01218,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 16, 2012, ended September 12, 2012
$70,000 Settlement