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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Akins, Michael vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 805343/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 05, 2023, around 4:23 p.m. plaintiff Michael Akins was in the vicinity of Concord Avenue and East 144th Street, Bronx, New York, when he was approached by Police Officers Lamik Fitzgerald, Scott Pariona, Darwin Dume, and three unnamed officers. Plaintiff was slammed against the car, floor, and was struck by officers fists, elbows, and knees. Plaintiff was harassed caused to fear for his safety and falsely arrested. Plaintiff was not informed why he was being arrested. Plaintiff was placed in unreasonably tight handcuffs causing severe injuries. Plaintiff was detained for about 72 hours and then released. Plaintiff later sought medical treatment for physical and emotional injuries. Plaintiff had false...
Braimah, Inuwa & Dukuray, Ibrhima vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 805397/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 2, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 5, 2023, Plaintiffs were unlawfully detained by Defendants, including Defendant Police Officer Lamik Fitzgerald. Defendant Officers pulled up in their marked police vehicle and stopped next to a parked car near Plaintiff. Defendant Fitzgerald, while sitting in the front passenger seat of the marked police vehicle, extended his hand outside of the window and took a small object from an individual who was sitting in the driver's seat of the parked vehicle. Shortly after, the marked police vehicle backed up, allowing the parked vehicle to drive away. Then, Defendant Police Officer Scott Pariona lowered the front driver's side window and asked Plaintiff's what they were looking at. Plaintiff responded an...