Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $57,000 total settlements.
Dockery, Darryl vs Markell, Green, et al.
Case # 23CV03302,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2023
Pietila, Davin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05852,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 8, 2014, ended September 11, 2015
$57,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2014, plaintiff Pietila was lawfully 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, when he was unlawfully and without just cause, approached, accosted, and assaulted by the aforementioned defendant officers as they believed he was recording the police arrest and violent treatment of another person. Plaintiff's nose was broken in the assault. Plaintiff was wrongfully incarcerated for 24 hours and prosecuted in Kings County Criminal Court under false charges. On September 9, 2014 the underlying criminal action was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
On July 5, 2014, plaintiff Morales was lawfully 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, when police defendants assaulted her because she had protested the beating of plaintiff Piet...