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.
Guaman, Jessica vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08902,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 13, 2014, ended November 21, 2014
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 18, 2010, Jessica Guaman, a transgender woman, was arrested at her home during an undercover operation led by NYPD officers. The officers, including Undercover Officer CO 140, Sergeant Benjamin Benson, Detective Brian Tribble, Officer John Benedict, and others, ridiculed her, used excessive force, and sexually assaulted her. Specifically, Defendant New York City Police Department Undercover Officer CO 140; New York City Sergeant BENJAMIN BENSON; New York City Police Detective BRIAN TRIBBLE; New York City Police Officer JOHN BENEDICT, Shield No. 7783; and/or New York City Police Officers JOHN and JANE DOES 1-5 pushed Ms. Guaman to the ground from behind, causing her face and upper body to strike the ...