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.
'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, $33,500 total settlements.
Caraballo, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV10335,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 30, 2018, ended March 29, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 7, 2015 Plaintiff David Caraballo entered a building and was being followed by three plainsclothes officers identified only as "Light Shirt Defendant 1 (LS1)," Light Shirt Defendant 2 (LS2)," and "Dark Shirt Defendant (DS)." DS walked past Plaintiff in the lobby of the building, then turned around and attacked him. Plaintiff is shoved facedown to the ground then placed into a physical hold. LS1 joins seconds later, and both officers use their bodyweight to restrain Plaintiff. LS2 then joins and begins punching Plaintiff as he is restrained. LS1 handcuffs plaintiff excessively tightly, as DS continues hitting him. At no time do any of the officers identify themselves as NYPD nor show their badge to P...
Harris, Jameek & Drew, Lashawn vs Thomas, Carlos, et al.
Case # 15CV04017,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 26, 2015, ended February 8, 2016
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while he was leaving his friend's apartment in a NYCHA building, searched him, arrested him, and charged him with Trespass.
W., A. By Mng Alicea, Marilyn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00650,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 29, 2015, ended August 26, 2015
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Grant, Darrien vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03306,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 7, 2014, ended December 23, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Discontinuance
Description: While Plaintiff was walking home, Defendant Officer Mangano accosted and assaulted him. Defendant Officer Belk joined in the assault, then pepper sprayed plaintiff while he was already handcuffed. Plaintiff was taken into custody and unspecified charges were filed against him which were later ACD'd.
