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, $50,501 total settlements.
Smith, Robert vs Sergeant Famighetti, Anthony, et al.
Case # 14CV04913,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2014, ended May 19, 2015
$32,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2011, Plaintiff was approached by someone in a sweatshirt who he believed was an undercover officer. Plaintiff insulted him. NYPD Sergeant Anthony Famighetti, and P.O. Brian Christiansen, falsely arrested him. Subsequent to his release from the precinct, he exchanged words with the Detective, and he was then re-arrested without lawful basis. Plaintiff was grabbed and struck and suffered injuries. The Detective then made a false police report about Plaintiff.
Christopher, Wayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05655,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2013, ended May 14, 2014
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2012, Defendant police officers drove up to a Brooklyn street corner, where Plaintiff stood, eating a sandwich and conversing with friends, and ordered Plaintiff to place his hands on the window of a nearby liquor store. Plaintiff peacefully complied with the officers’ orders. Defendants then handcuffed Plaintiff, slammed Plaintiff’s head onto the hood of their police car, emptied Plaintiff’s pockets, and retrieved Plaintiff’s identification and $20 in cash, all without permission or authority. At no time during or subsequent to his arrest was Plaintiff read his Miranda rights. Plaintiff was then transported to the precinct for processing, where he was informed that the reason for his arrest was ...
Charles v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06180,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Docket Report
