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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Acuna v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04847,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. Defendant Officer Kern used excessive force during the arrest, including spraying Plaintiff with mace, choking him, striking him with his gun, and handcuffing him excessively tight. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later dismissed at the prosecution's request.
Michael v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00745,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. One Unidentified Defendant Officer used excessive force during the arrest, pushing Plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Stallings v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was dismissed at arraignments.
Cadet v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV10646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal at arraignments.