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 4 known lawsuits, $37,501 total settlements.
Belizario, Samuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07085,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 9, 2015, ended December 7, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 6, 2014, the plaintiff, Samuel Belizario, brought his son to an NYPD precinct in compliance with a court order relating to custody of his son. His son tried to follow him out of the precinct, and was forcibly restrained by the defendant NYPD officers. Mr. Belizario asked them to be careful with his son and took out his phone to record the way the defendants were restraining his son. Defendant Sergeant "Serrano" tried to grab Mr. Belizario's phone, made contact with Mr. Belizario's hand, and falsely accused Mr. Belizario of hitting her. Mr. Belizario apologized. The defendants slammed Mr. Belizario's phone to the ground, damaging it, and grabbed Mr. Belizario and pushed him to the ground. He was arrested,...
Drummond, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 8, 2014, ended May 18, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers found drugs and guns in an apartment on the second floor of Plaintiff's apartment building. Although Plaintiff lived in a completely separate third floor apartment, he was arrested and charged with Crim Poss. Of a Weapon and Crim Poss. Of a Controlled Substance. Then defendant officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's apartment and seized property (tvs, currency, and more) which was never vouchered nor returned. They also took his dog to the pound. Plaintiff was acquitted of all charges
Feliciano, Charlene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03147,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 3, 2013, ended February 18, 2014
$5,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment
Description: Plaintiff was informed that her nephew was being arrested outside her apartment building. Plaintiff went downstairs and saw Sergeant Serrano pinning her handcuffed nephew against a car. When Plaintiff questioned what was happening, Sgt Serrano handcuffed Plaintiff, took her to the 83rd Precinct, and charged her with Resisting Arrest, OGA, and Dis Con, which were ACD'd at arraignments.
Walker v. New York City Police Department et al
Case # 17CV04529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at a motion hearing for contempt of court when the defendants refused to enforce the court that allowed her to access her $100 billion sweat equity plan and other belongings. Plaintiff suggests that the defendants ignored the fact that Jeffrey Zagelbaum refused to comply with the orders which lead to Jeffrey Zagelbaum having possession of the court order and subsequently robbing the plaintiff. During the robbery, plaintiff was pushed out of her apartment. The defendants did not charge Jeffrey Zagelbaum with the crime of stealing the plaintiff's $100 billion dollars and valuables. The plaintiff believes this is because the defendants conspired with Jeffrey Zagelbaum and Jeffrey Edelman (Zagelbaum'...