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 3 known lawsuits, $333,000 total settlements.
Vitalone, Alfred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 2, 2015, ended December 14, 2018
$190,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, assaulted, and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was given a DAT which was later dismissed and sealed.
Defendini, Nitetel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05822,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2015, ended March 1, 2016
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While plaintiff was looking for his nephew, an unmarked vehicle approached him at a high speed, Plaintiff ran for his safety. He was tackled, punched in the face and place under arrest.
Sanchez et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 06CV1095,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$130,000 Settlement