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.
'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, $103,500 total settlements.
Busgith, Nowran vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024158/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 13, 2018
Reyes, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303825/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 30, 2014, ended February 20, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Ayala, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023000/2012E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 22, 2013, ended April 15, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Judgment and Stipulation
Diaz, Porfirio, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2013, ended November 12, 2013
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On November 26, 2011, Plaintiffs Diaz, Taveras and Guzman were in a parked automobile when Defendant Officer Evan Johnson opened Diaz’ door and pulled him out. Defendant Johnson threw Plaintiff Diaz to the ground, assaulted him, and cuffed him. Defendants Taveras and Guzman were similarly pulled from the vehicle and arrested by other officers. All of the Plaintiffs were taken to the 46th Precinct. There Diaz was strip searched, after which he lost consciousness. He was taken for medical treatment and diagnosed with a concussion from Defendant Officer Johnson’s excessive and unprovoked assault. Defendant Guzman was taken to central booking and released after appearing before a judge. Defendant Taveras was...