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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $95,001 total settlements.
Pacheco, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155685/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, June 24, 2021
Baltadonis, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 163107/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, April 20, 2016
Mcmillan, Timothy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07181,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2015, ended June 8, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While Plaintiffs were walking home, two unmarked police cars pulled up and officers approached and assaulted Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were arrested, brought to the 6th Precinct, and charged with various crimes, which were eventually dismissed.
Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161249/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Crew, Michael C. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07196,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 17, 2015, ended September 1, 2016
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officers arrived at a scene were cab drivers were having an argument and Plaintiff was a witness. Officer Morris then assaulted Plaintiff, arrested him, brought him to the 6th Precinct/hospital, and charged him with Assault in the Second Degree (P.L. 120.05(3)); Strangulation in the Second Degree (P.L. 121.12); Obstructing Governmental Administration (P.L. 195.05); Resisting Arrest (P.L. 205.30); and two counts of Disorderly Conduct (P.L. 240.20(5). Grand Jury declined to indict and all charges were dismissed.
Maya, Tony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03170,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 20, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 22, 2013, Plaintiff was arguing with a friend on the street when police officers arrived. After Defendant Officer Morris violently threw his friend against a wall, Plaintiff began to film the events. Other officers told Plaintiff to stop, threw him against a passing cab, and watched him fall to the ground. Plaintiff was tightly cuffed and taken to the precinct, despite having committed no crime. Officers deleted his video. Plaintiff was held for some time, ticketed and released. The unspecified charges were dismissed at a later unspecified date.