Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $74,500 total settlements.
Mcdonald, Oseiantwi vs Police Officer Kilpatrick, et al.
Case # 702104/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 14, 2019, ended October 16, 2020
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 1, 2018, plaintiff Oseiantwi McDonald was out riding his motorcycle when he was approached by defendant Officers Kilpatrick and Jastemski. The defendant officers accused Mr. McDonald of having stolen the motorcycle, and both defendant officers tackled Mr. McDonald to the ground and beat him. As a result of the assault, Mr. McDonald suffered injury to his head, sustained contusions and lacerations, and became sick. After beating him, the defendant officers admitted to Mr. McDonald that they had the wrong person. Nevertheless, both defendant officers arrested Mr. McDonald and transported him to the precinct. Mr. McDonald was later released from custody on his own recognizance.
Sheppard, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 717301/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 19, 2018, ended May 10, 2021
$25,000 Settlement
Raheem, Britney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03260,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 29, 2014, ended October 17, 2014
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On April 23, 2014, Plaintiff was leaving her godmother's apartment and heading home when she noticed officers Shaun Healy, Jonathan Jastemski, and Alan Schatz following her. The officers followed Plaintiff into the elevator. Once Plaintiff pressed the elevator button to the floor of her destination, Officer Schatz pressed buttons to each and every floor available. Plaintiff got off the elevator and the officers followed her. Officer Schatz grabbed her by the arm and explained she was under arrest. Plaintiff screamed in fear and Officer Schatz explained that she was now resisting arrest. Officer Healy then placed excessively tight handcuffs on Plaintiff, and rejected Plaintiff's request to loosen them. Plaintiff...
