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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $95,000 total settlements.
Davis, Rodney, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02647,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2019, ended June 9, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 6, 2016, at approximately 10:30 p.m. plaintiffs Rodney Davis and Valerie Houston were in a vehicle near the intersection of 33 Road and Vernon Boulevard in the County of Queens. Police officers Christopher Alikhan, Patrick Obrien, Nicholas Gigante, and Vincent Tulipano removed Davis from the vehicle and threw him to the ground where they punch and kicked him repeatedly in the face, ribs, shoulder, and back. Davis and Houston were arrested, placed in custody, handcuffed, and transported to the 114th Precinct. At the precinct, Police officer Gigante and others smashed Davis' face against a wall causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness. On May 7, Police Officer Christopher Alikhan caused a c...
Lantz, Eric vs Police Officers Alikham, Christopher, Shield #30060, et al.
Case # 15CV06543,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 5, 2016, ended April 13, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had come out of a bar and noticed that there were many police officers in the area due to another incident. Plaintiff was told to leave the location, when asked why, he was grabbed by two police officers who slammed him against the pavement face down, and punched and kicked him. Plaintiff charged with dis con and resisting arrest which were ACD'd.