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 2 known lawsuits, $67,500 total settlements.
Baez, Barbara Et. al. vs The City of New York, Et. al.
Case # 13CV07077,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2013, ended May 23, 2014
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 2010, married couple Plaintiffs Baez and Sierra Garcia were searching for parking when a NYPD car ordered them to pull over and officers approached the vehicle. A language barrier made communications difficult, and Plaintiff Baez attempted to call her English-speaking niece. The officer snatched her phone. A neighbor who was observing the incident translated to Plaintiff Bez that they were asking for identification. Plaintiff Baez's purse was in the trunk, and the officer refused to let her retrieve it. The officer then searched the trunk, retrieved her purse and began emptying the contents of the purse onto Plaintiff Sierra Garcia. When Plaintiff Baez protested, the officer removed her from the c...
Doctor, Rashon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00132,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2013, ended April 30, 2013
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 20, 2012, Plaintiff was walking with his cousin when they were approached by officers. The officers stated they were under arrest for open container violations, but that was a false statement as Plaintiff showed the content of his cup. Plaintiff was then elbowed, choked, cuffed and taken to the 28th Precinct. Plaintiff was held for twelve hours in a feces stained cell without food or water. He was eventually taken to booking, released on recognizance, and all unspecified charges dismissed at a later date after two court appearances.