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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.
Flowers, Antoine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028318/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2018, ended May 29, 2019
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2015, plaintiffs were lawfully present in the street, when defendant POs Perez and Espinal approached plaintiffs and informed them that they were not permitted to stand on the sidewalk. Defendant POs then, without probable cause, violently arrested both plaintiffs and falsely charged them with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and related charges. Plaintiffs were held in custody for two days. All charges against them were later dismissed.
Joe, Rahiem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022546/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 8, 2015, ended August 4, 2016
$35,000 Settlement