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, $45,000 total settlements.
Para, Esteban vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01004,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 11, 2015, ended May 23, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking through the park when he say a book bag on the ground. He asked a homeless looking person nearby if it was his and he said no. As soon as plaintiff picked up the bag, defendant officers jumped on Plaintiff, arrested him, brought him to the 9th Precinct, and charged him with 155.25 and 165.40. Outcome of charges not stated
Williams, Ove, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05834,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2013, ended February 24, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2012, Plaintiffs were distributing CDs of their own original music in the street. Several police officers, including PO Thomas Gallagher and PO Robert Chang, approached Plaintiffs and unlawfully searched them without probable cause. They had no evidence that Plaintiffs had committed any crimes or offenses. PO Thomas Gallagher and PO Robert Chang placed Plaintiffs under arrest and transported them to the police precinct. At the precinct, PO Thomas Gallagher and PO Robert Chang falsely informed the NY District Attorney’s Office that Plaintiffs committed the following offense: Disorderly Conduct. Plaintiffs were transported to central booking and spent approximately 24 hours in custody. Plaintiffs...