Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Case: 2021-23775
Closed: 2/16/2024
Case Details:
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Improper use of force
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Interference with a recording device
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $94,998 total settlements.
Demunn, Trenton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151275/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, February 9, 2023, ended June 28, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Estrella, Shakira vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV10084,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2021, ended August 22, 2022
$19,998 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, plaintiffs participated in a demonstration protesting the murder of George Floyd. Both plaintiffs were lawfully present and the protest was peaceful. About twenty unidentified NYPD officers raided the streets, corralled plaintiffs and prevented them from going anywhere. They kettled them into a prisoner van and moved them to a certain location where they began to assault and batter plaintiffs before arresting them on false charges. They knew their condcut was being recorded and they grabbed plaintiffs' phones and smashed them to the ground to destroy the evidence. Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct and some were strip searched while others were put through to booking. Plaintiffs were released ...
Fantozzi, Stephen Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV04439,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 22, 2021, ended July 11, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2018, plaintiff was sitting on a public bench in manhattan when NYPD Officer Anthony Sclafani yelled Plaintiff's named and said stand up and turn around. Plaintiff did not resist yet Officer Sclafani attacked plaintiff from behind - swipe kicking his left leg and pushing him to the ground. Then officer Sclafani stomped with great force on plaintiff's lower back and right hand, causing permanent injury to the hand. Plaintiff was then handcuffed extremely tightly. Plaintiff requested the officer not pull him by the shoulder due to preexisting injury and the officer ignored this, causing internal bleeding.