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 3 known lawsuits, $105,001 total settlements.
George, Cameron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008512/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 7, 2015, ended October 1, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Smith, Robert vs Sergeant Famighetti, Anthony, et al.
Case # 14CV04913,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2014, ended May 19, 2015
$32,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2011, Plaintiff was approached by someone in a sweatshirt who he believed was an undercover officer. Plaintiff insulted him. NYPD Sergeant Anthony Famighetti, and P.O. Brian Christiansen, falsely arrested him. Subsequent to his release from the precinct, he exchanged words with the Detective, and he was then re-arrested without lawful basis. Plaintiff was grabbed and struck and suffered injuries. The Detective then made a false police report about Plaintiff.
O'Brien v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02831,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: When Plaintiff noticed her friend in the back of a police car she asked defendant officers why she was being arrested. In response, officers threw her to the ground, tightly handcuffed her, and brought her to the 79th Precinct, where she was denied medical attention and charged with resisting arrest, which was ACD'd at arraignments.