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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Swinson, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154878/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, July 20, 2020
Swinson, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01684,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 5, 2020, ended July 20, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 2nd, 2019, Plaintiff and his wife were assaulted and arrested by NYPD officers and had their property stolen. Officers Robert Humann, Michael Farewell, and VIncent Candela all brutally beat Plaintiff using their handcuffs to slash at his hands and wrists. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries on his hands. Plaintiff was then taken by EMTs to Bellevue hospital where plaintiff was denied and limited care.
Kreek, Matthew vs Humann, Robert, et al.
Case # 18CV12154,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 24, 2018, ended October 26, 2021
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2017, at about 4am, Plaintiff was awakened by the sound of pounding at his door. Two officers asked to enter his apartment, and said they did not have a warrant, so Plaintiff denied their request. Defendants Police Officers Robert Humann (Tax No. xx6749), Paul Mondone (Tax No. xx8020), Allyssa Hayesman (Shield No. 17070), Daniel Gravitch (Shield No. 1162), Capt. Daniel Miraglia, Timothy Craft (Shield No. 5161), Ryan Norman (Tax No. xx4029), Robert McGee (Tax No. xx3983), James Coll (Tax No. xx8865), and other unknown named officers shortly thereafter entered without cause and without warrant Plaintiff's apartment through his windows by cutting his window screens and breaking the locks and through hi...