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 6 known lawsuits, $114,000 total settlements.
Tavares, Raymond, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05221,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2017, ended March 3, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached, handcuffed, and transported plaintiffs to the 120th precinct. Defendant John Doe then assaulted plaintiff Tito Kee and denied him medical attention for some time before he was hospitalized. Defendant officers falsely charged Plaintiff with unspecified charges which were ultimately dismissed.
Gondola, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00369,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 2, 2016
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over a vehicle where Plaintiff was a passenger, search the passengers and the car, and arrested Plaintiff and the passengers. Plaintiff was brought to the 120th Precinct and charged with drug possession for lawfully prescribed pills found in the driver's purse. All charges against all passengers were dismissed.
Guisto, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07416,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended November 16, 2016
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff saw a plainclothes officer (defendant officer Ryan) manhandling two teenagers across the street and went and asked what was happening. After he realized the individual was a police officer, he went to walk away and then was jumped on by defendant officer Rodriguez and assaulted. Defendant was taken into custody and then the hospital. He was charged with assault in the 2nd and 3rd degree, OGA, and resisting arrest, which were ACD'd.
Itkin, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00187,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 15, 2015, ended March 27, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2014, plaintiff Matthew Itkin was driving when he was stopped, allegedly without probable cause, by an unmarked police car driven by defendant Detective Mark Scarlatelli. Detective Scartelli searched and arrested Mr. Itkin, improperly charging him with possession or use of marijuana and other false charges based solely on Mr. Itkin's passenger's possession of a legal mini-hookah device in his pocket. Mr. Itkin was handcuffed tightly to the point of injury to both wrists and driven around for nearly four hours in the back of a police van which was engaged in other traffic stops and being driven wildly at high speeds. During his time in the police van Mr. Itkin's head repeatedly struck the interior...
Esposito, Mayline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00278,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended January 20, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Broken Link
Description: On October 19, 2013, at approximately 8:30 PM, Plaintiff Mayline Esposito was improperly stopped and searched by defendant officers in front of 255 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The officers in question were Gerard Delprete, John Ryan, Michelle Ortiz, Megan Carroll, Arthur Truscelli, Nicholas Velez, John Brooks, and David Luppino. Officer Delprete approached Plaintiff Esposito and handcuffed her left wrist. Officer Ryan then unfastened Plaintiff's pants and reached inside, touching her genitals and thigh areas. Defendant Ryan then handcuffed her right wrist. Defendant Ryan squeezed the handcuff to the point of extreme tightness and said something along the lines of "I'm going to break both your fucking hand...
Khan v. The City of New York et al.
Case # 14CV06875,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: 3 Undercovers emerged from a minivan, guns drawn, and pulled Plaintiff out of his car, pushed his chest against the car, and slammed his head directly into the roof of the vehicle, resulting in the loss of two of his teeth. False arrest and charged with disorderly conduct 240.20, resisting arrest 205.30, recklessly driving 1212, and obstructing governmental administration 195.05