Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': 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': The 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 8 known lawsuits, $110,001 total settlements.
Harris v. City Of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07788,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2013
Zero Disposition
Wilson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV03192,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2015
$55,000 Settlement
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers stormed into Plaintiffs' apartment, guns drawn, handcuffed and searched Plaintiffs, took them to PSA5 stationhouse, and charged adult plaintiffs with gun and drug charges, which were later dismissed. False allegations also made with ACS.
Houston vs. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04790,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2015
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered the residence of Plaintiffs based on a search warrant. Both plaintiffs were handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff 2, who is intellectually disabled, was issued a summons and released. Plaintiff 1 was charged with possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Ultimately, all charges were dismissed for both plaintiffs.
Taylor, Barbara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152722/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, April 18, 2016
Rowell, Hozie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 26, 2016, ended February 28, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Because of Plaintiff's complaints against police officers and local leaders, Defendant Officers at his local precinct, PSA 5, swore out a false affidavit to obtain a search warrant of his home. Officers then raided Plaintiff's home in riot gear, refused to allow residents to put on proper clothes, and planted cocaine. Plaintiff was then arrested, brought to PSA 5, and charged with 220.50(2) and 220.03. Charges were later dismissed on speedy trial grounds.
Wilkins, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV08008,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 1, 2018, ended October 10, 2020
$2,500 Settlement
Ramirez, Samuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV11089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 29, 2018, ended October 24, 2019
$46,001 Settlement
Padilla, Chris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158890/2019E,
Supreme Court - New York, May 2, 2019