Paul F. Farella

Badge #2557, White Male
Service started October 2000, ended March 2022, Tax #926935

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Mascellino, Giuseppe vs City of New York, et al., 2019 RCSC RCSC 150374/2019
$25,000   Davis, Ryan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV03756
$15,000   Balzano, Joseph vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV02830
$42,500   J.V. v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV02153
$17,500   Brown v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV02677
$58,000   Torres et al v. City of New York et al., EDNY EDNY 12CV06042
$45,000   Barreto v. The City of New York, SDNY SDNY 08CV09849
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Complaints

5 Complaints
9 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Exonerated
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201600455, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201502938, April 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201304363, May 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200712903, August 2007
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200512255, October 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Female, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201600455, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 36 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201502938, April 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Female, 30 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201304363, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 25 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 26 Exonerated
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Complaint #200712903, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200512255, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 55 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 55 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Race Black Female, 55 Unsubstantiated
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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.


Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $218,000 total settlements.

Mascellino, Giuseppe vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150374/2019, Supreme Court - Richmond, March 13, 2019, ended November 14, 2022
$15,000 Settlement

Vassiliou, Lambros vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00779, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2018
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiffs car in which he was driving with his kids. They searched him and the vehicle and arrested him. Plaintiff was forced to urinate in public and take medication given by the officers while being brought to the 121st precinct. Plaintiff was denied medical attention and charged with unspecified charges that were later dismissed.

Davis, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03756, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017, ended February 22, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by the defendants. He was ordered out of his vehicle before he could reach for his registration and insurance, two items demanded by the defendants. As the plaintiff and his car was searched, more detectives arrived to the scene. Plaintiff was taken to the 120th precinct where he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on person, but these charges were dropped.

Balzano, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02830, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 18, 2017, ended June 15, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving with a female passenger when he was pulled over by police officers. Officers ordered Plaintiff and passenger out of the vehicle while Officer Agostino searched the vehicle and the Plaintiff. Passenger possessed controlled substance which she voluntarily surrendered to police officers. Plaintiff was then arrested along with the passenger, handcuffed, and placed in a police van for hours before being transported to a precinct. At the precinct, during interrogation, Agostino grabbed plaintiff by the neck and slammed plaintiff's head against the wall twice.

J.V. v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02153, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation

Brown v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02677, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
12-cv-02677-BMC stip.pdf, 12-cv-02677-BMC.pdf

Torres et al v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV06042, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$58,000 Settlement
Stipulation, First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered home of plaintiffs, handcuffed them and searched their home. Plaintiffs were transported to the 60th precinct. All charges against plaintiffs were dismissed.

Barreto v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV09849, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Stipulation