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, $129,000 total settlements.
Sanchez, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151057/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, February 9, 2018, ended March 15, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Martinez, Antonio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01640,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 17, 2014, ended August 5, 2015
$99,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2012, at approximately 12:30 a.m., plaintiff, an avid photographer, was taking pictures of the effects of Hurricane Sandy near Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. He saw a police car with its lights on, so he attempted to wave to the officer to ask if he could continue walking on a certain street, but the officer ignored him. Plaintiff continued on his way, when he was suddenly confronted by another officer who accused him of failing to follow instructions. Plaintiff responded that he did not understand what the officer was talking about, and the officer then proceeded to search plaintiff. Multiple officers then threw plaintiff to the ground, kicked him, and stepped on his hand, resulting in ...
An v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV05381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk when he saw 3 officers questioning a man on the ground. He decided to film the encounter and was approached by Officer Bejac who told the plaintiff that he was in the way of pedestrian traffic and to back up. The plaintiff complied, but continued filming and refused to present identification. The officers arrested the plaintiff for obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. A jury trial occurred July 7-9, 2015, before Justice Gilbert Hong. The jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.