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 4 known lawsuits, $288,000 total settlements.
Celestin, Pierre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500006/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 27, 2021
Toney, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703846/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 12, 2020, ended April 6, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2019, plaintiff was on the sidewalk outside of a bar and lounge in Queens. PO William Ubieta and three PO John Does were also present at this location. Plaintiff was shot at and was shot by a bullet from the gun of one of these officers. Plaintiff was assaulted and falsely imprisoned by the officers, and the officers assaulted, threatened, battered, and falsely imprisoned him.
Chinweuba, Chidozie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04301,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2014, ended April 26, 2017
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27,2014, plaintiff was placed under arrest. His lawyer told police not to question him, but once at the precinct, he was interrogated by detectives Morra and Ubieta. When plaintiff refused to incriminate himself, Ubietra kicked him in the neck repeatedly. Plaintiff then suffered an asthma attack but was denied his inhaler. This attack left plaintiff with a broken rib and damaged kidney. When put back in his cell, plaintiff began to vomit blood and was initially refused medical attention. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with internal bleeding and was given medication, which defendants threw away when he returned to the hospital. The next day, he went tot the hospital again and defendants again threw aw...
Allen et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03658,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation