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, $124,500 total settlements.
Ballance, Melissa A. vs City of New York
Case # 158002/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2020
Torres, Jordan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07257,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 29, 2016, ended May 8, 2017
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff entered the building after midnight and without warning was struck in the face by a walkie-talkie by the defendant officer. The plaintiff was then taken to the nearby precinct prior to the hospital and now suffers permanent damage. No charges were stated in the complaint.
Adams, Daniel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07907,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended March 30, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in a vehicle that was stopped. Asked to exit the vehicle and were searched as well as the vehicle. Defendants opened the trunk of the vehicle were they stated they found weapons, contraband and narcotics. Plaintiffs were held in custody for over 24 hours and their criminal cases were later dismissed on the DA's motion.
Emanuel, Taijhon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01205,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 5, 2015, ended October 15, 2015
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2013 at 3:18 A.M at the intersection of 125th street and Broadway , NY , Plaintiffs were passengers in a taxi with another passenger , Julian Rivera. The taxi was pulled over by an unmarked car operated by officer's Urbanek and Santiago. Plaintiffs were not committing nay crime at this time , simply passengers in a taxi. The officer's approached the taxi to speak with the passengers. Urbanek approached the side of the taxi where Julian Rivera was seated and opened the door. Urbanek ordered Rivera out of the taxi . According to the sworn testimony of P.O. Urbanek, Rivera exited the vehicle , he reached into his pocket and retrieved a pistol, which he threw on the seat of the vehicle. The pistol ...
Jenkins, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03455,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 24, 2013, ended September 17, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff noticed neighbor being pushed against a wall by defendant police officers and asked if neighbor was okay. Defendant police officers then handcuffed, physically assaulted plaintiff and arrested him. Plaintiff was transported to the local precinct and charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest and assault in the third degree. All charges were dismissed.
Harris v. city of new york at el.
Case # 12CV09015,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was pushed and arrested when leaving the scene where several others were taking pictures of an arrest of another individual. Plaintiff was charged with dis con, and the case was ACD'd.
Charles v. City of New York et al.
Case # 13CV08159,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was on his motorcycle heading southbound from aforementioned location when a defendant officer swung his baton at the plaintiff. Plaintiff stopped to complain to other defendant officers who kicked him off his motorcycle and began to physically assault him and spray mace in his face. Plaintiff was placed under arrest and transported to the 28th precinct. Charges unspecified and outcome unknown.