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, $64,250 total settlements.
Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al.
Case # 18CV05219,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended April 25, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Ramirez, Glen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03162,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 21, 2014, ended May 21, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about 24 June, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting a friend in the friends’s apartment. Upon leaving, he was stopped by two plain clothes NYPD officers. Upon information and belief, one of these officers was P.O. Matthew Mikowski. Plaintiff told the officers he was leaving a friend’s house in the building and gave them the address. Plaintiff also proffered his New York State ID card. Despite giving the officers all of his information, including who he was visiting with permission, he was placed under arrest for trespassing. Plaintiff was held for approximately 72 hours before he was released on his own recognizance after seeing a judge. Plaintiff made two subsequent court appearances before he received an ACD an...
Carmona v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03486,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Second Amended Complaint
Cooper v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04873,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$9,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant unlawfully arrested and assaulted plaintiff without probable cause and then falsely charged him with criminal possession of a controlled substance.