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 6 known lawsuits, $126,500 total settlements.
Jones, Kevin S. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300293/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 4, 2014
Lin, Mei Ling vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09994,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2014, ended September 26, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On March 6, 2014, Plaintiff was six months pregnant and working at a Chinese restaurant, a registered business owned by her husband that does not sell alcohol. Plaintiff is not fluent in English. Several uniformed POs entered the restaurant and exited with an arrested customer. The PO's reentered and asked Plaintiff for ID, one saying if she doesn't have ID she will be sent to jail. They raised their voices and spoke in intimidating tones.
Plaintiff was afraid and attempted to call her husband, a PO grabbed her phone and threw it onto the counter. A PO forcefully grabbed Plaintiff's arms and twisted them to handcuff her behind her back. Plaintiff cried, saying she was in pain from the PO's handling because sh...
Folk, Shianna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501517/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 3, 2013, ended January 14, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Thomas, Maryetta vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 3, 2013, ended December 16, 2013
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On September 21, 2011 at approximately 9:00 AM, plaintiff Maryetta Thomas was present in her home when defendants Jean-Bernard Remy, Michael Petitto, Richard Alerte, "John" Prendergast, Dominick Maranzano, "JOHN DOE", and "JANE DOE" entered plaintiff's apartment with their guns drawn. A defendant officer discharged his weapon at plaintiff's ten month old puppy, causing him severe physical injuries. The defendant officers ordered plaintiff to lie on the floor and handcuffed her. After searching the apartment the defendant officers arrested plaintiff without probable cause to believe that she actually possessed contraband. The officers stopped and ate breakfast while plaintiff was handcuffed in the police vehicle...
Baxton v. city of new york et al
Case # 11CV00174,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking to his sister's house when he was approached by defendant officers, searched and arrested. Plaintiff was then brought to the 75th precinct where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was accused of selling narcotic methadone to another person in return for money. The case was ACD'ed later.
Manson v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV03289,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$16,500 Settlement