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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $11,500 total settlements.
Louallen, Shyzaya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156221/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, September 14, 2022
Davis, Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153069/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 1, 2021
Goldsborough, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00702,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 6, 2017, ended September 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with a friend when he noticed an unmarked police car circling the block. The defendants parked the car in front of the plaintiff. Defendant P.O. Cannizzaro was not happy with the plaintiff refused to let him have his cup of juice so he grabbed the cup, smelled it, and tossed it on the grass. P.O. Taveras watched from a few feet away. Defendant Cannizzaro responded to the plaintiff asking if he had the right to seize his cup by asking for ID. Plaintiff's friend asked the defendants for their identities but they refused to give it. After fifteen minutes, the defendants drove off, but not before the plaintiff's friend could snap a picture of the car's license plate.
Kitchens, Donyale, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06105,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2013, ended February 28, 2014
$11,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn and without permission and arrested everybody inside. Officers searched the apartment and made one arrestee, an aspiring rapper, rap for his freedom
Perez, Lisa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159816/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 6, 2013, ended September 18, 2015
Zero Disposition