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 3 known lawsuits, $56,500 total settlements.
Moore, Jamal vs Police Officer Cullen, Bryan, Shield #28302, et al.
Case # 14CV06534,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014, ended May 19, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., plaintiff was at a house party in Brooklyn, New York. He was standing in the back yard of the residence, when the defendant officers Bryan Cullen, Ajuba Granville, and John Doe 1-2 asked plaintiff to come towards them. He complied and walked to the officers, who then unlawfully handcuffed and arrested plaintiff without probable cause. Plaintiff was not committing any crimes and did not resist arrest. Despite this, he was taken to the 73rd Precinct, where defendant officer Cullen conveyed false information to prosecutors, leading to plaintiff's prosecution for possession of a loaded rifle and ammunition. Plaintiff remained in police custody for approximately 2...
Townsend v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05457,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Plaintiff was falsely searched, arrested, and charged with 140.25 'Burglary in the second degree' by Officer De Los Santos. Charge later dismissed. On a separate occasion Officer Massa forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with 265.03(1)(b) 'Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree', which was later dismissed. On another occasion, Officer Saitta forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with unspecified charges.
Hoover et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05838,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his home, brought him to the 79th Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05 'Unlawful possession of marihuana' and AC 10- 131(i)(3) 'Possession of Pistol Ammunition'. Charges ACD'd. On a separate occasion, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiffs at their home, brought them to the 81st Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05'Unlawful possession of marihuana'.