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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Lazarini, Richard, Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06348,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 7, 2014, ended July 16, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2013, plaintiff Richard Lazarini Jr. was lawfully at a friend's residence when her brother, Defendant Police Officer Ali Cheikhali, arrived. Plaintiff has a known history of being disliked by Officer Cheikhali. As plaintiff attempted to leave the residence, Officer Cheikhali became verbally aggressive and gave an unlawful police order that plaintiff was not allowed to leave the premises. Officer Cheikhali made false accusations against plaintiff, accusing him of trespassing and fabricating outstanding warrants. Officer Cheikhali became physically aggressive and threatening towards plaintiff's attempt to leave the premises, while requesting additional police officers to the scene. Officer Cheikhali in...
Sandiford, Jamaar vs P.O. Ngor, Wayne, et al.
Case # 13CV02223,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 10, 2013, ended October 31, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 21, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully in his apartment. Defendants came through the front door, screaming, and demanded that Plaintiff come with them. When Plaintiff asked what was going on, Defendants maced him, and he fell to the ground. Defendants twisted Plaintiff’s hand and arm, injuring him, including the fifth metacarpal on his right hand. Notwithstanding that Mr. Sandiford was already in cuffs, Defendants continued to assault him, including by macing him again, punching him, and striking him with a police radio. Defendants arrested Mr. Sandiford without probable cause or reasonable suspicion and took him to a police precinct. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed employees of the Kings Count...