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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.
Mathieu, Wilson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01754,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 7, 2019, ended April 27, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Mathieu walked to a store when he was struck by a taser by an individual in plainclothes. He was then swarmed by other individuals in plainclothes. Plaintiff Mathieu lost consciousness, was taken to a hospital for his significant injuries, and later brought to the police precinct.
Younts, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155543/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, July 24, 2018
Scott, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151204/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, February 8, 2018, ended April 28, 2020
$30,000 Settlement
Minus, Omar vs Sgt. Spillana, Bridget, et al.
Case # 17CV04623,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 21, 2017, ended February 10, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On April 29, 2015, Plaintiff was driving with his headlight on and made a legal right turn on Houston St, when suddenly an unmarked police vehicle with dark tinted windows pulled him over. Plaintiff showed his restricted NYS Driver's License to Sgt. Bridget Spillana. She returned to her vehicle for about 5 minutes then returned to plaintiff and said he was under arrest for having a suspended restricted license. Plaintiff protested that his license wasn't suspended as he was being taken into custody. P.O.s Brian Benvenuto and Joseph Tennariello searched plaintiff's vehicle. Sgt. Spillana and P.O.s Benvenuto and Tennariello strip searched plaintiff, despite his objections. P.O.s Benvenuto and Tennariello th...
Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161249/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Jennings v. City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV00988,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff has been a subject of consistent harassment by Police Officers in the 6th Precinct. On this particular evening, Plaintiff was stopped by defendant officers, slammed into a wall, asked for ID, and took out his phone to record the incident when an officer slapped it out of his hand and broke it. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, taken to the 6th Precinct, and then released after several hours because he was mixed up with another suspect. As Plaintiff was being released, he was given a summons for disorderly conduct, PL 240.20(6), for allegedly congregating with others and refusing a lawful order to disperse, signed by Defendant Benvenuto. The summons was dismissed before Plaintiff's court appearance.