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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $282,504 total settlements.
Rawlins, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161936/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, December 21, 2018, ended July 7, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Rodriguez, Angelina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03689,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 19, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's son was arrested by defendant officers for allegedly possessing and selling marijuana to UC 276. Officers went to Plaintiff's apartment and demanded she give them his cell phone. Since Plaintiff refused, defendant officers obtained and executed a search warrant at her apartment and locked her out. Officers refused to give the key back until she agreed to answer questions regarding her son's cell phone. The charges against her son were later dismissed.
Vincent, Sean, et al. vs Deputy Inspector Winski, Edward, et al.
Case # 14CV07744,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2014, ended September 17, 2018
$83,504 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2011, October 26, 2011, November 8, 2011, and November 27, 2011 the Plaintiff was arrested in connection with his participation in the “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS) movement. None of the arrests were made pursuant to a warrant. On October 15, the Plaintiff participated and helped lead a protest march and stayed on the sidewalks throughout the march. The police officers present encouraged the Plaintiff to keep the marchers. . . . Nonetheless, Defendant officer Curley arrested the plaintiff and charged him with Penal Law 240.20(5) and (6). In the criminal complaint, Curley falsely claimed the Plaintiff repeatedly entered the street, caused public inconvenience and annoyed and alarmed pedestrians on th...
Collins, Marilyn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2014
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2011, Plaintiffs were protesting near the Supreme Court building when they were ordered to disperse. Failing to comply, they were arrested. Plaintiff Marilyn Collins was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. She attended court eight times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds. Plaintiff Jennifer Heinz was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. She attended court nine times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds. Plaintiff Elizabeth Lepenne was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. Prosecutors declined to prosecute her on January 10, 2012. Plaintiff Emilou Maclean was held for four hours and ticketed...
Wiles, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02898,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 30, 2013
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Li v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01872,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$55,000 Settlement
12-cv-01872-PKC stip.pdf,
12-cv-01872-PKC.pdf
Macnow et al v. Spinelli et al
Case # 09CV09875,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint,
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