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 2 known lawsuits, $1,725,000 total settlements.
Benitez, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03827,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2017, ended May 21, 2020
$1,725,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2009, Defendants Officer Lopez and Sergeant Stamm waited outside of Plaintiff Benitez's apartment and falsely arrested him for a robbery committed on June 24th, 2009. Defendant Officers Lopez, Libretto and ADA Grillo placed Plaintiff Benitez in an improper lineup that ensured false identification.
Sullivan, Fabian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702004/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 16, 2013, ended May 16, 2016
Administrative Closing