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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $401,000 total settlements.
Thomas, Mitch vs City of Ny, et al.
Supreme Court - Kings, September 18, 2025
Thomas, Mitch vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 531971/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 18, 2025
Lopez, Ernesto vs Nyc Police Dept Officer Gamble, et al.
Case # 21CV02492,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2021, ended May 16, 2024
$400,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiff was participating in a peaceful protest against police brutality in downtown Brooklyn, when he was battered and unlawfully and with excessive force arrested by NYPD Officers. During the protest, NYPD Officers suddenly, unprovoked, and without warning, assaulted and arrested protesters. Plaintiff witnessed and recorded with his phone Defendant Sheppard shove a woman to the ground. Plaintiff said "hey!" in response but did not otherwise act. Defendant Sheppard immediately turned to Plaintiff and ordered to have him arrested. Defendant Gamble and others attacked Plaintiff from behind, struck his head with a baton, tackled him to the ground injuring his wrist and forehead and cracking his...
Jones, Keshone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06274,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 10, 2015, ended October 6, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by defendant officers. Plaintiff was searched, arrested, and taken to the 75th Precinct where he was interrogated without his Miranda rights. Plaintiff's cellphone and luggage were taken and searched as well. He was released after 3 hours without any charges.
