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, $175,001 total settlements.
Moore, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00435,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2013, ended February 12, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 10, 2012, Plaintiff was driving six small children to a birthday party when Defendant Officers Luparello, Lago, Winters, Paiz, Calderone and Ramirez used their vehicles to surround his SUV. Defendants approached with guns drawn and instructed Plaintiff to get out. As Plaintiff exited he was stuck in the face, thrown to the ground and violently and repeatedly kicked, alarming the children. After the children were taken to the precinct, the officers illegally searched without consent Plaintiff and his car, but found no contraband. The officers filed false papers claiming Plaintiff was selling narcotics. The officers arranged for the car to be vouchered for forfeiture. Plaintiff was treated at a hos...
Hollingsworth v. Nolan et al
Case # 13CV01398,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$125,001 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and assaulted him by kicking his body, head, and face, and pepper spraying him in the eyes while he was handcuffed. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed