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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $645,002 total settlements.
Wambach, Terae vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 723601/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 22, 2021
Lucas, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03494,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2019, ended October 26, 2020
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, the Queens County District Attorney issued a press release, identifying Plaintiff Lucas as someone conspiring with others to commit murder. Plaintiff Lucas was arrested on September 16, 2014. Defendant NYPD officers prepared false documents claiming Plaintiff Lucas's role in conspiracy murder. Plaintiff Lucas convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree. Conviction overturned on November 14, 2018.
Lopez, Arnaldo, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04223,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2016, ended July 24, 2018
$35,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff made a gesture to the police officers when entering the home and the defendant officers broke down the door, entered the home, searched the home and took Plaintiff 1 to the nearby precinct for unspecified charges. The outcome of those charges is unknown.
Shambley, Dashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05840,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended December 30, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 6th, 2010, plaintiff was in Queens walking down the street when defendant PO Reo and 3-4 other members of the NYPD drove past them in a marked police vehicle and made a U-turn. Plaintiff was arrested by defendant POs because he allegedly matched the description of a home intruder. Plaintiff was incarcerated for six months on the charge, but was eventually acquitted of all charges. He alleges that he was unlawfully stopped/searched, and that defendant POs fabricated all charges against him.
Green, Jamal vs Vasquezmiranda, Jose, et al.
Case # 14CV06870,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 25, 2014, ended March 21, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant plainclothes officers pulled plaintiff over for allegedly failing to make a turn signal, handcuffed him at the rear of his vehicle while they searched it without consent, and claimed they found a container with "noxious material". Plaintiff was taken to 113th precinct and charged with OGA, 270.05 (2), 10-131-E, and 1163-C. All charges were dismissed 160.50
Stephenson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV01040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Callender v. The City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV02936,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car for allegedly failing to properly signal and asked him for his license and registration. Since Plaintiff questioned the officers since he did not disobey any traffic laws, Defendant Officers dragged him out of the car, handcuffed him, assaulted him, and knocked a cell phone out of a passenger's hand who was trying to video the incident. Plaintiff was taken to the 113th Precinct and charged with OGA, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and making an illegal signal, which were ACD'd.
