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.
'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, $12,500 total settlements.
Rolkiewicz, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06771,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 27, 2017, ended March 3, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking and sat on some steps while experiencing an asthma attack. Defendant Officers approached, verbally abused him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant officers. There is no information about any charges filed.
Cartagena, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306592/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 29, 2014
Trotter, Rachele vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00136,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 9, 2014, ended June 18, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2013, Plaintiff had an altercation with staff at a comedy club about a drink order and her behavior. Plaintiff was roughly escorted from the club, whereupon staff took her passport (which was never returned). Police officers including Defendant James Quirk arrived and indicated they wanted to speak to Plaintiff, but she stated the incident was over and began walking home. Plaintiff had turned away when she was suddenly and without warning tackled from behind by a police officer. This broke Plaintiff’s glasses and bruised her face, and then her arms were violently pulled behind her back to be tightly handcuffed. Plaintiff was transported to the 6th Precinct. There she was escorted to a bathr...