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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $211,000 total settlements.
Neal, Patricia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702188/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 15, 2019, ended May 17, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Lopez, Efrain vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702316/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, April 10, 2014, ended October 23, 2014
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 18, 2013, Defendant Police Officer Connie Duncan stopped Plaintiff for no reason while he was driving his motor vehicle, and falsely told Plaintiff that she had a warrant for his arrest. Defendant Police Officer Connie Duncan handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff and took him to the 113th Precinct. Defendant Police Officer Connie Duncan proceeded to falsely charge Plaintiff with violating traffic laws while Plaintiff was kept in a cell for several hours there and then at Central Booking. At Central Booking, Plaintiff was deprived of a bathroom, and harassed by other men in the cells, and was there until his arraignment on January 20, 2013.
As a result, Plaintiff is traumatized by NYPD Officers...
Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 13CV01536,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$172,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2012, Officer Dey threw Plaintiff Croonquist to the ground, handcuffed her face down, and pinned her to the ground in front of her husband and two children. Plaintiff's husband was threatened with arrest and placement of his children into foster care. Plaintiff was detained for 17 hours. All charges were dismissed.
On May 17, 2012, 84 year old Plaintiff Capsis complained to NYPD Officer Rich about the inappropriate placement of his vehicle. In response, Officer Rich pinned Plaintiff to his vehicle, punched him in the face, and threw him to the ground. All charges were dismissed.
On February 10, 2012, Plaintiff Beaute was violently pulled out of his vehicle and had his arm twisted violently behind...