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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,890,000 total settlements.
Britt, Ruben vs Dudka, Olga, et al.
Case # 521690/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2020, ended January 25, 2023
$975,000 Settlement
Sloane, Kwesi M. vs Dudka, Olga, et al.
Case # 516030/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 8, 2020, ended January 25, 2023
$875,000 Settlement
Jones, Jerome, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509142/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2020, ended April 23, 2024
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 31, 2019, the plaintiff was lawfully present on Flushing Avenue in Kings County, New York City, when Police Officer Olga Dudka and the unknown John and Jane Doe officers approached and intentionally assaulted and battered the plaintiff without probable cause. This assault caused severe, permanent injuries that resulted in the plaintiff's disability and significant psychological trauma. The officers then forcibly grabbed and handcuffed the plaintiff, leading to a false arrest and unlawful confinement. The incident caused the plaintiff humiliation, damage to their reputation, and considerable physical and emotional distress. Additionally, the police officers submitted a false report to cover up their acti...