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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Dockery, Darryl vs Markell, Green, et al.
Case # 23CV03302,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2023
Complaint
Nelson, Cardin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525640/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 8, 2022, ended May 27, 2025
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 28, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p, the defendant police officers, Alex Serrano (shield # 20206), Lt James Hart (shield #1570) and Sgt. Jung Kim (shield # 4046), unlawfully detained and arrested the plaintiff, Cardin Nelson in the vicinity of 241 Taffee Place, County of Kings, New York. Mr. Nelson was carrying out his duties as an overnight security guard at an LGBT homeless shelter when the defendant officers approached him and asked for his name and identification. When he responded that they did not have a warrant or probable cause, the defendant police officers forced their way into the premises and placed Mr. Nelson under arrest, using handcuffs that they applied in a fashion that was extremely t...
Ki, Hyunjung vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04343,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2019, Plaintiff was a server at the Apple Tree Cafe, a Korean-style karaoke bar in Flushing, New York and was assigned to plain clothes officers Hyun Kim and Jung Kim. Defendant Officers drank and allowed their service pistols to be exposed. Defendant NYPD Officer Hyun Kim grabbed Plaintiff's hand and arm and forced her to feel his gun in his holster. Plaintiff asked whether Defendants were gang members and Defendants responded that they were police officers. Plaintiff attempted to leave the karaoke room but Defendant Hyun Kim forcibly pushed her down and prevented her from leaving. He began to bang his gun on the table saying "do you know who I am" and "fucking bitch" repeatedly. Plaintiff asked ...
Kang, Mirim vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 716154/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 22, 2020, ended April 21, 2026
Zero Disposition
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...