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, $44,000 total settlements.
Woodstock, Shahid vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 24CV03418,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 13, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 29, 2022, Plaintiff Shahid Woodstock, a 22-year-old resident of Kings County, was lawfully present on a public sidewalk when he was unlawfully pursued and shot from behind in the leg by Defendant Police Officer David Barker. Defendant Barker fired at least one additional shot, striking a doorframe near Plaintiff's head. Plaintiff made it into the lobby of his building as he collapsed to the floor, bleeding profusely from the gunshot wound. Defendant NYPD members then broke down the lobby door, Defendant Police Officer Randy Paulsaint pointed his gun at the Plaintiff while he laid in his own blood pleading with defendant not to shoot, and Defendant Paulsaint threatened him. Defendant Paulsaint then ...
Killer, Jacob vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV08132,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 7, 2021, ended December 23, 2022
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 21, 2019 Plaintiff was working as an Uber Eats Driver and was making a delivery when he was pulled over by Defendant Romero. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and tightly handcuffed him. Plaintiff asked the reason for the arrest and was ignored. Defendants conducted an illegal search and found no contraband. The DA declined to continue the prosecution and the charges were dismissed.
On October 31, 2019 Plaintiff was standing in front of a deli to buy food for his dinner. Defendant Lendor and other police officers approached Plaintiff and began taunting the plaintiff and issuing orders telling him to place his hands behind his back. When Plaintiff asked what was going on the defendant police officers forcib...
Columna, Darwin vs Nypd Gomez, Genner, et al.
Case # 19CV03801,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 17, 2019, ended March 30, 2023
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Munoz, Nolan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 111629/2011,
Supreme Court - New York, November 17, 2011, ended April 15, 2020
$9,000 Settlement