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.
'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, $55,001 total settlements.
Bandera, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06710,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 13, 2017, ended October 18, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street when the defendant officers approached the plaintiff, threw him to the ground, and tightly handcuffed him. He was taken to the 62nd Precinct and charged with false allegations. The false charges were later dismissed.
Meng, Lijun vs Sgt. Montero, Alexander, et al.
Case # 16CV01703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2016, ended May 8, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff got into a confrontation with her landlord who assaulted her. Plaintiff called 911 and when officers arrived on the scene and arrested Plaintiff and took her to the 62nd Precinct. Plaintiff pointed out the man who assaulted her to the officers many times but they refused to take him in or take her report of the incident.
Campbell, Whalen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06333,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 15, 2015, ended April 12, 2016
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: First Incident: Plaintiff was in the park when someone offered to gamble with him. Although he declined, Plainclothes officers approached him, unlawfully searched him, and handcuffed him and the other man. Plaintiff was brought to a precinct and given a DAT for 225.02 and 225.30(2). Charges were later dismissed 30.30Second Incident: Plaintiff was near the park when he was approached by and undercover soliciting drugs. Although Plaintiff ignored him, he was arrested, taken to the 25th Precinct, and charged with 221.40, which was later dismissed 30.30
Kandinov, Vladislav vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06518,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2014, ended August 3, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: In the year prior, Plaintiff had shattered his tibia, undergone major surgery, and needed crutches to walk. On April 23, 2014, he was sitting in a car when NYPD Officers approached aggressively yelling at him "where is the gun". Despite making it clear that he had no gun, the officers dragged him out of the car, verbally and physically assaulted him, hurt his injured feet despite his pleading, and denied him the use of his crutches. Due to the beating, Plaintiff lost consciousness. Defendants then filed false charges against Plaintiff.