Richard Digangi

Badge #16130, White Male
Former Police Officer at 120th Precinct
Service started July 2007, ended September 2017, Tax #944509

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force

Lawsuit settlements:
$100,000   Trossi, Vido vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03438
$37,801   Wagner, Lawrence & Mcnish, Jamal vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03474
$150,000   Caprario, Dominic vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01647
$90,000   Espy v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV03126
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Complaints

9 Complaints
18 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
6 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201402580, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, May 2016
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201205259, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201116546, December 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201111496, August 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201110058, July 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201108153, June 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201107113, May 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201104722, April 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201007457, May 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201402580, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40 Substantiated (Charges)
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, May 2016
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201205259, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 40 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201116546, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 24 Unfounded
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Complaint #201111496, August 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 61 Unfounded
Force: Handcuffs too tight White Male, 61 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 61 Unfounded
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Complaint #201110058, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201108153, June 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201107113, May 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201104722, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201007457, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Question Male Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Action Male Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $377,801 total settlements.

Alcantara, Cirilo vs Donaghue, Danielle, et al.
Case # 15CV05584, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 18, 2016
Complaint
Description: Following plaintiff's sons call to 911, defendant officers arrived at plaintiff's driveway and punched and broke plaintiff's nose. Plaintiff was then brought to the 122nd precinct where he was thrown to the ground by defendant officers and stomped on, dislocating his shoulder. Plaintiff was brought to the 122nd Precinct and then the hospital.

Trossi, Vido vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03438, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 6, 2015, ended June 21, 2017
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's home with guns drawn. Officers physically assaulted, handcuffed, and brought the plaintiff to the 120th precinct. The unspecified charges were dropped.

Scarlett, Twan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00790, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 16, 2015, ended March 15, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested, assaulted and battered in front of KFC. He was falsely accused of allegedly assaulting an individual and robbing his cellular telephone. Upon information and belief he was charged with Robbery in the 2nd degree, Robbery in the 3rd Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree, Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fifth degree.

Wagner, Lawrence & Mcnish, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03474, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$37,801 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2011, at 1 am inside a residence Plaintiffs were assaulted by NYPD Officers Richard Digangi, Anthony Egan, Detective John Parker. While seated on the ground with hands up, both Plaintiffs were struck on the head with flashlights and batons, stomped and kicked, forced on their stomachs, and placed in handcuffs. Plaintiffs were taken to the hospital where both received stitches for lacerations to their heads, and were treated for multiple bruises, swelling, arm and leg pain. There is no allegation that the Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct, booked or charged with a crime.

Caprario, Dominic vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01647, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended March 25, 2015
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint

Moore, Alfred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09420, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 3, 2013, ended June 4, 2013
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2011, Plaintiff Alfred More was unlawfully and without just cause approached by unnamed defendant police officers including defendant Officer Richard DiGangi. Plaintiff was accosted, falsely arrested and then falsely imprisoned for 72 hours. He had to make repeated appearances in court before his case was dismissed on June 4, 2012.

Fernandez et al v. Sacco et al
Case # 10CV01624, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
First Amended Complaint

Espy v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03126, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint