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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $161,502 total settlements.
Polynice, Naphtali vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00305,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 21, 2020, ended February 12, 2021
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 30, Naphtali Polynice returned home to find several police cars in front of her home and officers executing a search warrant for her uncle. Neighbors told her her grandmother had been screaming from inside the house. Ms. Polynice knocked on the front door, explained to the officer she lived there and asked to see/speak with her grandmother. Officers initially refused.
Shortly after, Inspector William Taylor grabbed Ms. Polynice, pulled her into the house and then handcuffed her behind her back. Insp Taylor refused to loosen the handcuffs when Ms. Polynice asked. Insp Taylor then repeatedly poked her in the face with his finger. She asked Sgt Terrance Curran to intervene, he refused and loo...
Gregory, Lynn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06089,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 10, 2016, ended March 6, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was pulled over in his vehicle by the defendant officers. The officers searched her car, tightly handcuffed the plaintiff, and drove around with her in the car for several hours before taking the plaintiff to the local precinct. At the precinct, the plaintiff was issued a desk appearance ticket and was released.
Feliciano, Charlene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03147,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 3, 2013, ended February 18, 2014
$5,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment
Description: Plaintiff was informed that her nephew was being arrested outside her apartment building. Plaintiff went downstairs and saw Sergeant Serrano pinning her handcuffed nephew against a car. When Plaintiff questioned what was happening, Sgt Serrano handcuffed Plaintiff, took her to the 83rd Precinct, and charged her with Resisting Arrest, OGA, and Dis Con, which were ACD'd at arraignments.
Bell v. Ludemann et al
Case # 10CV02274,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Description: After plaintiff attempted to commit a robbery, he was standing on the sidewalk when a NYPD vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and intentionally stuck plaintiff in an attempt to apprehend him.
Graham et al v. People of the State of New York et al
Case # 09CV01635,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Order
Description: First incident, Defendant Officer warrantlessly kicked open the door to Plaintiff 1's apartment and entered with guns drawn. On a separate occasion, Plaintiff 2 was arrested for revocation of Bail without a warrant.
Roldan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV09364,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers responded to a noise complaint at a party hall and arrested three Plaintiffs without cause. Defendant Officers assaulted all three Plaintiffs while effectuating their arrests. Plaintiffs were brought to the 83rd Precinct and charges (unspecified in complaint) were filed against them, all of which were later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.