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, $58,214 total settlements.
Alonzo, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504496/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 24, 2020, ended December 18, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully outside his friend's liquor store standing next to his girlfriend's car. The car was legally parked and turned off, but Plaintiff was playing music from the car stereo. Officers approached Plaintiff and asked him to turn the music down which Plaintiff did. Officers asked for Plaintiff's registration and Plaintiff reached into the car to get his brother's NYPD "mini-shield." As Plaintiff reached in the car officers started yelling and one pointed pepper spray at Plaintiff. Officers then handcuffed Plaintiff without cause, searched him, and transported him to the precinct. Officers falsely charged Plaintiff with aggravated unlicensed operator of a motor vehicle. All char...
Manders, Elijah and Garvey, Lauren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 07CV07752,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 19, 2007, ended January 6, 2014
$38,214 Settlement