| Officer: | Rosso, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Officer: | Stefopoulos, Nikolaos |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso, Joseph | Black Male, 18 | Force: Physical force | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Stefopoulos, Nikolaos | Black Male, 21 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
| Unknown Officer | Black Male, 21-24 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On September 1, 2008, at about 6:00 PM, [redacted] was walking on Eastern Parkway near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. [redacted] was taking part in the West Indian Day Parade festivities with two acquaintances, identified through the investigation as [redacted] and [redacted]. An officer, whom the investigation identified as PO Nikolaos Stefopoulos from the 61st Precinct, suddenly pushed [redacted] on his back (Allegation A) and directed him to leave parade route. A second officer, identified through the investigation as PO Joseph Rosso from the 61st Precinct, was also at the scene at this time. [redacted] alleged that multiple officers, whom he was unable to describe, pushed him past a series of barricades onto the sidewalk (Allegation B). These officers then directed him to leave the area. [redacted] ignored their commands. He lit a cigarette and then began to walk away from the scene. Approximately ten officers, including PO Stefopoulos, grabbed [redacted] from behind, forced him to the ground, immobilized him by holding his legs and secured him in handcuffs (Within Allegation B). [redacted] alleged that PO Rosso then pushed [redacted] to the ground on top of [redacted] (Allegation C). The officers then escorted [redacted] and [redacted] away from the scene and ultimately transported them to Brooklyn Central Booking. As a result of his arrest, [redacted] was charged with [redacted]. [redacted] was charged with [redacted]. Read report for details.