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, $47,500 total settlements.
Palmer, Patrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV10037,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 3, 2017, ended September 19, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 29, 2016, Plaintiff was awoken to the sound of POs knocking on his bedroom door. The POs stated to Plaintiff they did not want to speak to him in connection with any crime. Plaintiff informed them he did not want to speak with them or let them in his bedroom. The POs became aggressive, threatening, and demanding. They asked Plaintiff to exit his bedroom. Plaintiff complied. PO Estevez then tased Plaintiff in the stomach and chest, causing Plaintiff to lose consciousness and experience pain, loss of motor skills, blurry vision, and trouble breathing.
The POs handcuffed Plaintiff without explanation and put him in an ambulance to the hospital. Plaintiff remained in custody without any charge or expla...
Soto, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302835/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2015, ended April 19, 2018
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint