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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $27,251 total settlements.
Olivieri, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05947,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 22, 2017, ended February 26, 2018
$18,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: May 11, 2016 incident: Plaintiff was with his girlfriend and another woman who are both "painted ladies" or "desnudas" in Times Square. Some male passersby began to harass the women by calling them "hos" and throwing up gang-related signs. Defendants Police Officer Juillet and Police Officer FNU Ponce arrived to surround the plaintiff and women. Defendant Juillet told the plaintiff to keep his mouth shut because he heard reports of the plaintiff arguing and fighting with people earlier in the day. The defendant also mentioned that he had been waiting to get the plaintiff out of Times Square and that he is not a man to mess with. Defendant Juillet asked for the plaintiff's identification and subsequently for his...
Zhukovskyi, Bogdan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04999,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 25, 2017, ended January 2, 2018
$8,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff is a street artist. On the night of the incident, he was approached by two of the defendants, P.O. Morales and Lt. Khan. The plaintiff was placed under arrest in tight handcuffs and placed in a patrol car after the plaintiff told Lt. Khan that he was setting up for the night and had the right to be there. The plaintiff and Lt. Khan have had past encounters of the like. The plaintiff was processed at the Midtown South Precinct. He was later charged with disorderly conduct, specifically, obstructing pedestrian traffic. P.O. Urso was listed as the arresting officer on the arrest report. The plaintiff's charge was dismissed on no PBRD.