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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $85,000 total settlements.
Patel, Shyam vs Police Sergeant Armani, Hameed, et al.
Case # 18CV06046,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 6, 2018, ended July 8, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Plaintiff recognized two Defendant NYPD Officers in Times Square, whom had previously issued him a ticket, and cursed towards them. When the Plaintiff began video recording in his phone, the Defendant Officer ARMANI grabbed and wrist-locked the plaintiff's hand, and took away the Plaintiff's phone and turned off the recording. Defendant Officer's ARMANI and CYBULSKI then lifted the plaintiff to his feet, handcuffed him and detained him. The Plaintiff was charged with a Class A misdemeanor Crime of Resisting Arrest and with Disorderly Conduct. The charges were dismissed.
Bynoe, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07319,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 5, 2016, ended September 7, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officer Keegan approached Plaintiff, told him to get off the block and go on his stoop, and then attacked him. Officer Keegan then called officer Armani, who told Plaintiff he was under arrest for blocking the stoop, and then both officers attached him. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct and false charges were filed against him that were later dismissed.
Bennett, Horrell, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05546,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 6, 2015, ended December 21, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiffs, asked him to move his motorcycle and then arrested him using excessive force, took him to the 75th PCT, and charged them with dis con and resisting arrest, which were ACD'd.
J., A.A. an Infant By Mng Manigault, Carla, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011974/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2015
