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 7 known lawsuits, $387,001 total settlements.
Falah, Abraham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502972/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 23, 2021
Hunter, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2017, ended May 2, 2019
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2015 at approximately 12:15 am, the plaintiff was leaving a empty lot where a barbeque had been held by his friends. Several 67th Precinct officers rushed the lot and began searching the barbeque attendees. Officers pushed the plaintiff up against a fence and searched his pockets, and after finding half a marijuana cigarette, brought the plaintiff to the 67 Precinct. The plaintiff voiced his displeasure at being accosted and searched for no reason, and after being pushed into a holding cell, was beaten around the face and body by several officers (including Officers Dalsh Veve, Joel Crooms, and Matthew Hauswirth). The plaintiff was left with swelling and bleeding to his face and mouth, as well as a...
Hooper, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04129,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 3, 2015, ended August 28, 2017
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by defendant officers at aforementioned address. Plaintiff was accused of disposing of a firearm in the garbage. Plaintiff was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degrees. Plaintiff plead guilty and was in jail for a year. After the presentation of new evidence against defendant officers, plaintiff's plea of guilt was vacated and all charges against the defendant were dismissed.
Herring, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00276,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2015, ended July 21, 2017
$110,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was on the phone with a friend outside his building. Officers handcuffed him, brought him to the 67th precinct, strip searched him, and questioned him for 3-4 hours trying to get information from him. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, which was dismissed 19 months later on the prosecutor's motion.
Kidd, Lloyd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 28, 2013, ended August 20, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On May 11, 2012, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Plaintiff was at his home at 332 East 28th Street in Brooklyn, New York, which is owned by his elderly and disabled aunt. Plaintiff was watching television when he heard a loud noise at the front door and then the door was busted down and a large number of New York City police officers entered the residence. The police officers were wearing helmets and protective gear and were carrying rams and had rifles drawn. After being instructed by an officer, Plaintiff immediately put his hands up and got on the ground with his stomach down. The officers then ransacked the house, causing damage to both the house and Plaintiff's personal belongings. One officer grabbed Plaintif...
Cross v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$115,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Fessale et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV00894,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation