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, $12,501 total settlements.
Almonte, Raymond, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 001443/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 16, 2017
Ford, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02046,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 9, 2016, ended March 22, 2017
$2,501 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at his girlfriend's apartment when Defendant Officers rushed in, struck plaintiff in the head with a shield, dragged him to the living room, and handcuffed him. The Defendant Officers searched the home for hours looking for guns but did not recover any. They strip searched Plaintiff in his bathroom and then arrested him and took him to the precinct. Plaintiff was charged with a knife recovered from the kitchen drawer in the apartment, small bag of marijuana found inside the couch, and violating an order of protection that had ever existed. A grand jury voted to dismiss all the charges
Smith, Kevin Patrick vs Det. Orongoes, et al.
Case # 14CV10052,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 6, 2015, ended August 31, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2013, Plaintiff left his apartment to visit a market. While exiting the store, Plaintiff was attacked by seven individuals after one of the attackers yelled his name. Plaintiff was kicked and hit multiple times for two to four minutes while laying on the ground in the fetal position. During the assault, one of the men yelled "Where's the gun?" repeatedly, to which Plaintiff replied, "I don't have a gun!" One of the officers eventually shouted, "He has no gun!" One of the men, Detective Oronges, reached into his coat pocket, pulled out a gun, and said, "This is your gun." Plaintiff denied that it was his gun, and Det. Oronges stated, "This is your fucking gun." The men then handcuffed Plaintiff, p...
Perry v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05947,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when he was stopped by defendant officers, who took his wallet and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with littering for spitting on the sidewalk and possession of a forged instrument, which were all later dismissed.