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 6 known lawsuits, $1,515,000 total settlements.
Smith, Shane vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 539088/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 6, 2025
Abdikrimov, Dulat vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 534264/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 3, 2025
Hankerson, Theresa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514975/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 26, 2019
Complaint
Description: On July 10, 2018, Detectives Scot Kashinsky and Christopher Burton knocked on Plaintiff's home door. Plaintiff let the Detectives inside where she spoke with them for approximately 30 minutes when Detective Kashinsky grabbed Plaintiff and placed her in a chokehold. Detective Kashinsky then grabbed Plaintiff's ribs and buttocks, and then handcuffed her. The Detectives transported Plaintiff to the precinct and upon arriving at the precinct, Detective Kashinsky physically threw the Plaintiff out of the car and onto the ground, picked her up and threw her into the trunk of another car. As a result, Plaintiff injured her back and ribs, requiring medical treatment and now necessitate Plaintiff's use of a cane to walk...
Fraser, Lyndon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 14, 2015, ended April 7, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant police officer pulled over plaintiff and requested plaintiff's identification and vehicle registration. Plaintiff complies; plaintiff is sprayed with OC spray, physically assaulted, handcuffed and transported to central booking. Plaintiff was charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Chepilko, Sergei vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 15, 2015, ended October 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2011, Plaintiff was selling photographs on the street in Kings County, NY. NYPD PO Burton approached Plaintiff and stated Plaintiff was not a licensed vendor and therefore was prohibited from selling photos. Plaintiff tried to write PO Burton’s badge number down. PO Burton handcuffed Plaintiff and dragged him to a group of NYPD officers. The officers kicked Plaintiff’s legs and did not address Plaintiff’s complaints of overly-tight handcuffs. Later, while in a holding cell, NYPD Sgt. Cohen made a statement that Plaintiff considered a sexual threat. Plaintiff was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct which were both dismissed.
Allen, Natalie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506904/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 30, 2014, ended December 19, 2016
$1,500,000 Settlement
Complaint