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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $4,637,000 total settlements.
Francis, Max D. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523995/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 31, 2023
Complaint
Description: On September 8, 2022, plaintiff was approached by defendant-officers, including Officer Isaiah Youngblood and Police Lieutenant Brian Alexander, at a public intersection. Defendant-officers grabbed plaintiff, threw the plaintiff to the ground, struck plaintiff repeatedly about the body, and forcefully placed the plaintiff in tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was taken into police custody, dragged forcefully towards- and pushed into a police vehicle. Plaintiff was transported to the 81st Precinct. Thereafter, as a result of defendant-officers' use of force, plaintiff was transported to Interfaith Medical Center and treated for his injuries. On September 9, 2022, plaintiff was transferred to Central Booking. Plaintiff's...
Sanders, James E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509072/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Church Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, when several defendant NYPD officers stopped plaintiff while he was legally operating a vehicle. With no probable cause or otherwise lawful suspicion the officers ordered the plaintiff to step out of the vehicle. The plaintiff complied and he was searched, including his vehicle. He was then transferred to the precinct. Two months later all charges were dismissed.
Reese, Sophia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002183/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 27, 2015, ended June 22, 2021
$4,625,000 Settlement
Clarke, Sylvester vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 012594/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 2, 2014, ended December 18, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Beckles, Shane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020418/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 5, 2013
