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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.
Williams, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 531511/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 30, 2023
Andrews, Dashawn vs Det. William Schumacher, et al.
Case # 23CV03634,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2023
Complaint
Campbell, Archie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529002/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 13, 2022
M., D., By His Fng, Mills, Devon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV05338,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2022
Complaint
Description: On January 16, 2021, D.M. (a 13-year-old) was walking at or near an intersection when Officers Matthew McCurry and Joseph Vigiano pulled alongside D.M. in an unmarked police car and stopped their vehicle. Officer McCurry exited the car and tried to grab D.M. without explanation. At the time, Officers McCurry and Vigiano were in plainclothes and did not identify themselves as police officers. D.M. ran across the street, stopped, and put his hands up. Officer McCurry chased D.M. while Officer Vigiano drove the car across the street. Officer McCurry then, without instructions or explanation, picked up D.M. from behind, slammed him onto the hood of the car, and pressed on his back before searching him. D.M. c...
Smith, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506705/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...
Herod, Jamane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517475/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2020
Johnson, Winston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508963/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 25, 2019, ended September 16, 2020
$60,000 Settlement