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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $93,000 total settlements.
Jimenez, Roselina, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023989/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 25, 2018
Polanco, Laura vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07986,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 17, 2014, ended October 22, 2018
$93,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2012, while plaintiff was standing in front of a building, defendants approached plaintiff, punched her in the face, struck her in the back and body, slammed her head into the ground, and handcuffed her. Defendants then transported plaintiff to the 44th precinct. At the precinct, plaintiff asked defendant Roth why she had been arrested. In response, defendant Roth maliciously tightened plaintiff's handcuffs. Plaintiff was subsequently transported to a hospital and released. Defendants fabricated charges against plaintiff to justify her arrest. All charges brought against her were ultimately dismissed.
Sepulveda, Ralphael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022737/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2014
Jiminez et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 23989/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint