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, $636,009 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...
Theodat, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03977,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 22, 2016, ended June 26, 2019
$523,509 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer stopped Plaintiff on the street, searched him, and handcuffed him using excessive force. Plaintiff was taken into custody and detained at a precinct before being given a DAT for criminal possession of marijuana, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Edwards, Danielle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507265/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2016, ended September 1, 2017
$60,000 Settlement
Delva, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05141,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 16, 2014, ended May 28, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was in a taxi which drove him to the 67th precinct where he was met by Defendant Officers Veve, Donavan, and Claxton who used excessive force by, in part, slapping him in the face and slamming him up against the NYPD vehicle, pushing him, and causing his right leg and foot to fracture
Farmer et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02787,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's brother received a parking summons although he did nothing unlawful so Plaintiff asked the officers why and one of the officers poked him in the chest, then he was thrown against the car and struck in the legs with a baton. When the Plaintiff's brother exited the car, he was also subjected to excessive force and both were placed under arrest, charged with false charges that were eventually ACD'd