Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Stolarik, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05858,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended December 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Unidentified officer requested that plaintiff stop taking photos of a fight. Defendant officer approached plaintiff and physically assaulted him. Defendant officer arrested plaintiff and transported him to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and harassment. All charges were dismissed.
Nelson, Orane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08029,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 23, 2014, ended April 15, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk at the intersection of 161st Street and Grand Concourse, walking home from a birthday party in a group of people. Defendant officers, on scene responding to a robbery call, stopped the group including plaintiff. The complaining witness of the robbery was intoxicated with impaired judgment. When officers asked complaining witness to identify anyone from the group of 20 people stopped, complaining witness identified plaintiff and another male from the group as the suspected perpetrators. Plaintiff and the other male were arrested and taken to the 44th precinct. Defendants failed to conduct a proper lineup. Plaintiff was arraigned in Bronx Criminal ...
Morgan, Duvall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021279/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 25, 2014, ended November 26, 2014
$110,000 Settlement
Colon, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307706/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 29, 2010, ended November 22, 2016
Administrative Closing