Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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, $5,000 total settlements.
Simon, Dennis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV06868,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2021
Buchheister, Dale Lee vs P.O. Vanmanen, Steven R., et al.
Case # 13CV05777,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2013, ended July 16, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully in the area of 1087 Broadway in Brooklyn, NY. As plaintiff walked down the block, he heard defendants shouting. Plaintiff turned around to see what was going on, and observed defendants rushing toward him. Suddenly defendants assaulted him, grabbing his arm and twisting it and forcing him to the ground. Defendants searched plaintiff on the street, found nothing illegal, handcuffed and violently put him in a police vehicle. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd Precinct, where officers falsely informed the Kings County DA they observed plaintiff urinate in public and resist arrest, and prepared a false arrest report. At the precinct, plaintiff was put into a jail cell and ...