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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $192,500 total settlements.
Smith, Marchelo Oliver vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510527/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 30, 2017, ended February 15, 2018
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully present at Kings County Hospital. Afterwards, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by NYPD Officer Defendants without probable cause, reasonable grounds, or an arrest warrant. As a result, Plaintiff sustained serious personal injuries along with humiliation, shame, indignity, damage to reputation and credit and suffered emotional and physical distress and injuries.
Francis-Steele, Tyree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05650,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 26, 2015, ended November 29, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff went to the 71st Precinct to pick up his friend's belongings when the officer at the desk became upset that other friends were being too loud. Plaintiff was then placed in handcuffs, taken into custody, and charged with Dis Con and Trespass, which were dismissed.
Armstrong, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05570,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 23, 2014, ended April 11, 2015
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2013, Anthony Armstrong left his apartment to go to a deli near the corner of Nostrand Avenue and President Street in Brooklyn, NY when he was stopped by the defendant officers, Sergeant William Kong, NYPD Officer Vincent Giambalvo and NYPD Officer Delare Rathour. The officers asked Mr. Armstrong to return to the precinct with them. Mr. Armstrong attempted to leave the area but Sgt. Kong jumped on Mr. Armstrong and gratuitously and unnecessarily forced his face into the ground causing injury. Officers Giambalvo and Rathour failed to intervene and stop Sgt. Kong's excessive use of force against the plaintiff., despite the oppurtunity to do so.
Legrand, Quantalis vs Det. Levy, Jason (shield #6945 ), et al.
Case # 10CV01486,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2010, ended December 31, 2013
Zero Disposition
Complaint