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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Martin, Sheila vs Police Officer Klusek, Adrian, et al.
Case # 152605/2019,
Supreme Court - Richmond, December 3, 2019
Zeigler, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01139,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2014, ended September 18, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2011, P.O.s Christopher Bruno, Kristin White, Michael Smith, and Christopher Carullo stopped Plaintiff's vehicle which he was lawfully operating in Staten Island. The P.O.s conducted a search and flagged over Sgt. Anthony Alfano, during which Plaintiff was unlawfully imprisoned in the police vehicle by P.O.s White and Alfano. Plaintiff was transported to the 120th Precinct where he was subjected to a humiliating and unlawful strip search, during which he was compelled to pull down his pants and underwear. Plaintiff was held at the precinct overnight and released with a summons and three traffic tickets based on false accusations by P.O. Bruno. All of the false charges and the three traffic tickets ba...
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05634,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation