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 3 known lawsuits, $400,000 total settlements.
Flores, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09728,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 19, 2017, ended April 26, 2018
$120,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was being arrested, he tried to explain to Defendant Officers that they were arresting the wrong person and that he had not done anything wrong. Defendant Officers proceeded to punch Plaintiff, throw him to the ground, and handcuff him. Plaintiff's lower right jaw was broken due to the excessive punching. Defendant Officers Petri and UC CO125 provided false information regarding Plaintiff being involved in a drug sale transaction and resisting arrest. The tribunal revoked Plaintiff's parole, forcing Plaintiff to spend 8 months in custody at five different locations and not receive adequate medical care/pain management for his broken jaw.
Moore, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00435,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2013, ended February 12, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 10, 2012, Plaintiff was driving six small children to a birthday party when Defendant Officers Luparello, Lago, Winters, Paiz, Calderone and Ramirez used their vehicles to surround his SUV. Defendants approached with guns drawn and instructed Plaintiff to get out. As Plaintiff exited he was stuck in the face, thrown to the ground and violently and repeatedly kicked, alarming the children. After the children were taken to the precinct, the officers illegally searched without consent Plaintiff and his car, but found no contraband. The officers filed false papers claiming Plaintiff was selling narcotics. The officers arranged for the car to be vouchered for forfeiture. Plaintiff was treated at a hos...
Holder v. City Of New York et al
Case # 08CV04594,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$230,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint