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, $92,000 total settlements.
Providence, Chevez vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00912,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2016, ended November 19, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2014, an individual was robbed at gunpoint by two individuals in Kings County, New York. The victim reported the robbery and gave a description of the perpetrators, including a license plate number. The NYPD—including PO Yuan Newton—collected photographs of individuals who had lived at the address connected with the license plate number, which included a photograph of Plaintiff. The victim identified Plaintiff as one of the perpetrators of the robbery based on that photograph. An i-card was issued for Plaintiff’s arrest.
On September 22, 2014, Plaintiff presented himself to the Department of Probation as required under the terms of his probation. Under direction of NYPD officers, Plaintiff wa...
Fashakin, Jannet vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05699,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2012, plaintiff called the police regarding a break in at 177 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (On July 10 and 12, 2012, individuals witnessed Kissia Diomande break into a second floor apartment of the building, managed by Ayoola Realty which is owned by plaintiff.) Officers, including Lerte and Hussain, told plaintiff a trespasser has 24 hours to leave the premises, and if Diomande had not left the premises by 6 P.M. on July 20, 2012, to call the police. On July 20, 2012, plaintiff called the police because Diomande had not vacated the apartment. Officers, including McGrath, arrived and told plaintiff he was overruling the officers from the previous day and Diomande would be allowed to stay. On July...