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, $102,000 total settlements.
Sipic, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07163,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2017, ended August 14, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Feb. 19, 2016, plaintiff was handcuffed inside a holding cell when Emergency Service Officers Cella and Salazar informed the plaintiff he was going to the hospital, despite plaintiff not being injured. The officers placed a restraint bag on the floor and told plaintiff to get in. When plaintiff protested, Officer Salazar withdrew his taser and punched the plaintiff twice in the eye. Officer Cella and Salazar then threw the plaintiff onto the restraint bag.
Plaintiff suffered a left periorbital contusion, bruising and swelling of his eye socket. Plaintiff was treated at the hospital for his injuries. His injuries did not heal for 2-3 months, for which he had blurry vision and headaches.
Fashakin, Jannet vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05699,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2012, plaintiff called the police regarding a break in at 177 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (On July 10 and 12, 2012, individuals witnessed Kissia Diomande break into a second floor apartment of the building, managed by Ayoola Realty which is owned by plaintiff.) Officers, including Lerte and Hussain, told plaintiff a trespasser has 24 hours to leave the premises, and if Diomande had not left the premises by 6 P.M. on July 20, 2012, to call the police. On July 20, 2012, plaintiff called the police because Diomande had not vacated the apartment. Officers, including McGrath, arrived and told plaintiff he was overruling the officers from the previous day and Diomande would be allowed to stay. On July...
