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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $200,000 total settlements.
Hassab El Nabi, Abdelrahman vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV03768,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 1, 2021, ended November 28, 2022
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2020, the Plaintiff was documenting a nonviolent protest march in Manhattan. He was a photographer. The Defendant officers violently threw the Plaintiff to the ground, and repeated punched, kicked, and groped him. The Plaintiff had committed no violation of the law and was not resisting the assault. However, the Plaintiff was jabbed in the eye by Defendant Det. Nikas, and was taken to the precinct. There, Defendants Tocco and Centore prepared and forwarded prosecutors false police paperwork that alleged the Plaintiff engaged in violent conduct and refused PO orders. The Defendants kept the Plaintiff confined until he was released and arraigned on false charges.
Ikezi, Gerald, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05905,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2014, ended April 4, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: ON Mar. 6, 2014, plaintiffs were pulled over by Officers Centore and Mercer in an unmarked police vehicle while driving. Officers pulled them over and asked plaintiffs to stop out of their vehicle. Officers then handcuffed them and forced them to sit on the sidewalk, and when plaintiffs asked why, officers said it was for officer safety while they checked their registration. Plaintiff Ikeji complained that he had a left shoulder injury as officers twisted his hands behind his back to cuff him, but officers ignored him. Plaintiff Ukazu was also suffering from a pre-existing injury that was exacerbated by being handcuffed behind his back. Plaintiffs were kept in that positions for 2 hours before they were let go.