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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.
Ross, Derek vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 15CV03507,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 29, 2015, ended March 20, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff on the street, smacked his phone out of his hand, and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with 220.39 which was later dismissed.
Pickett, Taohn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09505,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended July 1, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2013, Taohn Pickett was wrongfully detained by NYPD officers near St. Nicholas Avenue and 149th Street, New York, without probable cause. The officers, including Detective Edward Gorczynski and Sergeant Mark Siley, excessively tightened the handcuffs and refused to explain the arrest or loosen the handcuffs despite Pickett's requests. No contraband or evidence of a crime was found on Pickett. The officers engaged in "flaking" by falsely attributing illegal drugs to Pickett, leading to his arraignment and a bail set at $7,500. The charges against Pickett were dismissed on March 20, 2014.
Thomas, David, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02934,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 12, 2013, ended April 28, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 31, 2012, NYPD Officers Infante, Siley, Mejia, White, and Cerny approached Plaintiffs with guns drawn and unlawfully arrested Plaintiffs. The officers handcuffed Plaintiffs with extreme tightness. Plaintiffs were detained for approximately 24 hours before arraignment. Officer Infante made false statements in the criminal complaint. All charges were dismissed on April 11, 2012.
Rosario, Robert Casilla, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 350423/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 3, 2013