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.
'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, $321,500 total settlements.
Howard, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV02351,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 6, 2023
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2022, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested by the PO for participating in a gang assault and attempted robery. The PO claimed to have seen the Plaintiff in a video recording. The Plaintiff spent 5 days in custody, thereafter the Plaintiff was released by the DA for not finding any evidence.
Rubenstein, Steve vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517429/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 24, 2020
Watson, Matthew vs Police Officer Bojkovic, Besnik, et al.
Case # 17CV05137,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2017, ended May 18, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the front lawn of his house smoking a marijuana cigarette when Defendant Officers pulled up and accused him of smoking in public. Officers then pulled Plaintiff across his private gate to the public sidewalk and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 67th Precinct and charged with marijuana possession and resisting arrest. Charges were later dismissed. Plaintiff also alleges he saw the officers stalking his home after he filed a CCRB complaint against them.
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
Blackford, Durran vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02469,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2014, ended September 4, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 24, 2013, the plaintiff, along with numerous other individuals, was standing on the sidewalk, eating food, and talking with a friend. Three defendant NYPD officers approached the plaintiff, frisked without justification, and falsely accused him of possessing marijuana, allegedly found in a bag on the ground near the plaintiff. Fearing false arrest, the plaintiff ran but was apprehended, forcefully brought to the ground, punching the plaintiff twice in his face, pushing a knee into the plaintiff's back, twisting the plaintiff's arms, and handcuffing the plaintiff excessively tight. The plaintiff suffered severe injuries. The plaintiff was brought to the 67th precinct. His rights were not read, he was n...
Andrews, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00021,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2014, ended March 13, 2015
$279,000 Settlement
Complaint
Andrews v. City of New York
Case # 13CV07432,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
