Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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, $10,500 total settlements.
Francis, Robert vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 150401/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, February 20, 2015, ended November 22, 2021
$4,500
Eliza, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154184/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, May 8, 2014, ended July 31, 2018
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 24, 2013, the Defendant NYPD officers Pagan and Sadeh, as well as two other unknown Defendant NYPD officers, wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner, causing physical pain. The Defendants approached Plaintiff with loaded firearms and physically struck him in order to detain him. Plaintiff was taken into custody of the police station and held in custody for several hours with no legal cause or justification. The Defendants deliberately and maliciously prosecuted Plaintiff without any probable cause by filing or causing to be filed a criminal complaint based on false accusations.