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 2 known lawsuits.
Jesus, Ricardo Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01826,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 31, 2017, ended November 22, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2016, Plaintiff Jesus Ricardo was accosted by several under cover officers in plain clothes from the Federal Task Force of the DEA led by Defendant Agent Eric Tyler. Plaintiff was falsely accused of possessing illegal contraband. Because Plaintiff did not know the people approaching him were officers, he became alarmed by their aggression and began to run for his safety. The officers chased and caught him. All officers in the vicinity shoved him to the ground and beat him. Plaintiff never resisted arrest. The officers continued to assault plaintiff while he was handcuffed. The plaintiff lost consciousness while he was being assaulted. The defendants never displayed law enforcement credentials. The Pl...
Lora, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08121,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 14, 2014, ended July 29, 2016
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2013, Plaintiff was on the sidewalk on Matthews Avenue. Officers Genco and Martinez approached Plaintiff and subjected him to a pat-down search. Officer Martinez detained Plaintiff. Officer Genco then asked Plaintiff to sign a document permitting the Officers to search an apartment in the building at 2160 Matthews Avenue. Plaintiff was not a resident of the apartment and declined to sign the document. Officers Genco and Martinez then arrested Plaintiff. Officers did not have a warrant authorizing the arrest. Plaintiff was subjected to another pat-down search and was handcuffed and then placed in a vehicle and taken to the building at 2160 Matthews Avenue, where the Officers detained Plaintiff for a...