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 3 known lawsuits, $185,001 total settlements.
Patella, Kimberly vs Sgt. Anzalone, Albert, et al.
Case # 14CV02314,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 6, 2014, ended August 19, 2015
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On or about August 16, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully present at a gas station when she was ordered to step outside the premises by PO Johnny Castillo, who thereafter asked Plaintiff to present her identification. Plaintiff went to her vehicle and presented her ID. PO Castillo then forcibly removed Plaintiff from her vehicle, slammed her against the body of the vehicle, and promptly threw her to the ground. With Plaintiff on the ground, PO Castillo continued to apply excessive force to her back and neck. While Plaintiff was still on the ground, two other officers, at the time of the complaint known as PO Michael Carr and PO John Doe #2 (the name John Doe being fictitious, as the true name was unknown at the time ...
Gillis, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06786,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2013, ended July 29, 2015
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Third Amended Complaint
Description: On or about July 5, 2013, the plaintiff was approached, accosted, and assaulted by police officers, when the plaintiff was at a street intersection. No further factual details are provided regarding the incidents.
Johnson et al v. The City of New York (N.Y.P.D.)
Case # 08CV03673,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint