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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $216,250 total settlements.
Hines, Nykia vs P.O. Samuel, Smithu, et al.
Case # 14CV05955,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 16, 2015, ended May 7, 2015
$13,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2014, at approximately 6:00 AM, plaintiff witnessed defendant police officers assaulting her boyfriend in the vicinity of Tompkins Ave. and Quincey St. in Brooklyn. When plaintiff asked why defendant police officers were assaulting her boyfriend, a defendant police officer handcuffed and falsely arrested her. Plaintiff was taken to the 79th Precinct, where she was searched and had her shoes and jacket taken from her; she was left barefoot in the cell. A male officer entered the cell and groped plaintiff under her dress, while pretending to conduct a pat down search. Plaintiff pleaded for a female officer to conduct the search, but another male officer entered the cell and proceeded to assault...
Montalvo, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03230,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended November 18, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2013, Plaintiff was walking some friends to the subway when two police cars pulled up and officers demanded Plaintiff and other individuals place their hands against the wall. Plaintiff and the individuals with him were not engaged in any illegal activity. They were frisked and searched, and no contraband was uncovered. The officers falsely arrested Plaintiff. Officer Patrick Burnett was the arresting officer. Officer Burnett falsely informed the DA's Office that Plaintiff was observed breaking into a car. Prosecution against Plaintiff was declined on grounds of insufficient evidence. Plaintiff remained imprisoned for 42-45 hours before he was released without having to see a judge.
Medlin, Anthony Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016807/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 20, 2013, ended February 16, 2016
Zero Disposition
O'Brien v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02831,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: When Plaintiff noticed her friend in the back of a police car she asked defendant officers why she was being arrested. In response, officers threw her to the ground, tightly handcuffed her, and brought her to the 79th Precinct, where she was denied medical attention and charged with resisting arrest, which was ACD'd at arraignments.
Medlin v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV00038,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Jarvis v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03069,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation