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 4 known lawsuits, $88,503 total settlements.
Mcclain, Kamiesha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV11836,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 19, 2018, ended February 25, 2020
$25,003 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 12, 2016 at approximately 6am, Ms. McClain was getting ready for work in her apartment when as many as twenty NYPD Officer John Does* (all male) broke down her door and raided her apartment. They had a warrant based on a tip from a confidential informant that crack cocaine had been sold by Ms. McClain's brother in the apartment. Ms. McClain's brother did not live in the apartment, nor did he ever live there or have keys, and only visited every few weeks. Ms. McClain, wearing only undergarments at the time, was pushed into a chair and handcuffed with excessive tightness. Her mother and six-year-old son were in another part of the apartment, told to "get the fuck down on the floor" at gunpoint, and Ms....
Avila, Blayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00730,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2015, ended December 15, 2015
$11,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 18, 2014, plaintiff was standing outside his home. Defendant officers, including officer Agapito Soler, exited an unmarked vehicle and told the plaintiff to come towards them. Defendants, possibly Detective Agapito Soler, threw plaintiff against the hood of their vehicle and then onto the ground. Defendants began searching plaintiff. Plaintiff was in legal possession of a prescription drug. Plaintiff informed the defendants that he has a prescription for the drug. Plaintiff attempted to show the defendants his prescription. Defendant officers, possibly Agapito Soler, told him to shut up, and then began choking him with an object that appeared to be a baton or nightstick. Plaintiff repeatedly inform...
Viscuso v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV05180,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Gayle v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV00005,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint