Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $186,500 total settlements.
Monterey, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04477,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 15, 2017, ended February 20, 2020
$186,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending to a friend during a medical emergency and approached a police officer, asking whether or not he could retrieve his friend's belongings before his friend was taken to the hospital. Plaintiff was then allegedly thrown to the ground, kicked, and punched by several police officers. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and charged with obstructing government administration, dis con, resisting arrest, and harassment. During his arraignment, police officers stated that plaintiff had pushed Defendant Sergeant Hart. Charges were then adjourned in contemplation of dismissal after five court appearances.
Brown et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV01068,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered an apartment where Plaintiffs were overnight guests. Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed on the ground and Plaintiff 2 was forced to stand naked at gunpoint for 40 minutes. Finally, Plaintiff 2 was permitted to put on clothes and both Plaintiffs were taken to PSA 7, held for four hours, before being released without being charged for any offense.