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, $5,000 total settlements.
Nicholas, Jason B. vs Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 15CV09592,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 29, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a photojournalist with NYPD press credentials, was on assignment trying to get a photograph of Roger Goddell when he was assaulted by Goodell's bodyguard, and then arrested for allegedly assaulting the bodyguard. After the charges were dismissed, Defendant Officer Debonis re-issued Plaintiff's press credentials. However, after more press events and encounters between Debonis and Plaintiff, Debonis revoked Plaintiff's credentials and refuses to return it.
Stolarik, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05858,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended December 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Unidentified officer requested that plaintiff stop taking photos of a fight. Defendant officer approached plaintiff and physically assaulted him. Defendant officer arrested plaintiff and transported him to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and harassment. All charges were dismissed.
Waters, Ephesian vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 15CV02842,
U.S. District Court - District NJ, June 17, 2015, ended March 9, 2016
Zero Disposition
Kalfus v. The New York and Presbyterian Hospital et al
Case # 07CV11455,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint