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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 18, 2020, ended January 12, 2021
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2017, plaintiffs were driving when NYPD officers, including Brian Doherty, John Telesca, Tiffany Mobley, Thomas O’Connell, Vincenzo Spinola, Cullen, and Joel Ayala, stopped them without cause. The officers were wearing civilian clothing and did not provide a reason for stopping the vehicle. The plaintiffs were ordered to get out of the car and were then handcuffed and transported to the 52nd Precinct. At the precinct, one of the plaintiffs was assaulted by a prisoner in the presence of NYPD officers, who failed to intervene. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Officer O’Connell signed a false complaint with the intent to prosecute plaintiffs for crimes he knew they d...
Pizarro, Lakita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027734/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 16, 2019
Luna, Elvys vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03383,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 12, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's motorbike was parked in the driveway when four police officers in a marked car asked to see the bike and said they were responding to a call about a stolen bike. Plaintiff said he would get the title for the bike. Plaintiff's wife was also recording this with her phone, to which the police officers said "we don't need the title and stop recording". Shortly after this, a police SUV arrived and an officer directed the other police officers to arrest the plaintiff.