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.
'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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.
Grissom, Aaron, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162273/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, January 16, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about January 8th, 2019, Plaintiffs were lawfully present on the intersection of 169th Street and Broadway when he was approached by PO Jeffery Mota, PO Bramlin Rosa, and PO "John Doe" of the NYPD. Plaintiffs were assaulted and battered with metal batons by PO's. Plaintiffs were then handcuffed and placed under arrest. Plaintiffs were then transported to the local precinct. Due to the severity of injuries sustained during their arrest, Plaintiffs were transported to Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital. After having their injuries tended to, Plaintiffs were transported back to the precinct. Plaintiffs were then taken to New York County Central Booking, where they were detained in a holding cell until January ...
A., M. an Infant By Mng Anderson, Sheba vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157675/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, July 30, 2015, ended January 20, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2014, infant plaintiff (herein "M.A.") was falsely arrested and imprisoned by members of defendant's police department , and more, specifically defendant PO Jeffrey Mota. M.A. alleges that Defendants committed an assault and battery against him and that excessive force was used in falsely arresting and wrongfully imprisoning him. Additionally, infant plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted. As a result of the aforesaid, infant plaintiff was caused to suffer serious and permanent personal injuries, embarrassment, humiliation, stress, depression, psychological difficulties and emotional stress. M.A. The same allegations and cause of actions apply to Plaintiff Sheba Anderson.