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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Case: 2019-21142
Closed: 1/22/2020
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Failed to make proper notifications.
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired.
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Guilty:
Unfit for duty while armed.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (29 days), suspended w/o pay (16 days), vacation days (20 days)
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Nelson, Cardin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525640/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 8, 2022
Ki, Hyunjung vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04343,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2020
Complaint
Kang, Mirim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 716154/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 22, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2019, Plaintiff was working at Apple Tree Karaoke Café in Queens. Defendants, Sergeant Jung Kim and Officer Hyun Kim, came to the café, where they were seated in a private room. Defendants consumed alcohol and began to behave rudely. Defendant Hyun Kim then brandished his firearm and pointed it at Plaintiff in a threatening manner, ordering Plaintiff to stay and threatening to kill her otherwise. Because of these actions, Plaintiff had her freedom of movement curtailed. Moreover, Defendant Hyun Kim characterized Defendant Jung Kim as his boss, but Defendant Jung Kim did not intervene or do anything to stop Defendant Hyun Kim.
On October 11, 2019, Plaintiff reported the above incident to the 109t...