Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
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Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Ruhi, Jalal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 710709/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 19, 2022
Sipic, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07163,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2017, ended August 14, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Feb. 19, 2016, plaintiff was handcuffed inside a holding cell when Emergency Service Officers Cella and Salazar informed the plaintiff he was going to the hospital, despite plaintiff not being injured. The officers placed a restraint bag on the floor and told plaintiff to get in. When plaintiff protested, Officer Salazar withdrew his taser and punched the plaintiff twice in the eye. Officer Cella and Salazar then threw the plaintiff onto the restraint bag.
Plaintiff suffered a left periorbital contusion, bruising and swelling of his eye socket. Plaintiff was treated at the hospital for his injuries. His injuries did not heal for 2-3 months, for which he had blurry vision and headaches.