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.
'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.
Case: 2023-29546
Closed: 4/19/2024
Case Details:
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Wrongful entry of a premises.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, training, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case: 2021-24270
Closed: 4/9/2022
Case Details:
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Wrongfully used physical force.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action
Ezagui, Menacham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520726/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 26, 2020
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Plaintiff Ezagui was observing a protest at 2273 Church Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Although not participating in the protest, Ezagui was lawfully present, observing interactions between police and protestors. During the evening, police officers, including the defendants, charged the crowd. While standing near a gate, Ezagui was assaulted by Officer John Doe without provocation, causing him to fall. Defendant Officer McCann was nearby when the assault occurred. Ezagui was not arrested or charged with any crime, but he was taken to a hospital by ambulance. He sustained serious injuries that required multiple surgeries and led to permanent, life-altering consequence...