Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $30,000 total settlements.
Mcdowell, Kelvin vs P.O. Cospito, Michael, et al.
Case # 14CV05322,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2014, ended January 30, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2014, Plaintiff Kelvin McDowell was stopped in the stairwell of his apartment building in Queens by police officers including Officer Michael Cospito. Plaintiff alleges that the officers checked his ID and then began an unlawful search, after which Plaintiff was arrested for possession of lawfully prescribed painkillers. Plaintiff alleges unlawful search and seizure, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and failure to intervene.
Brown, Ricardo, et al. vs P.O. Neville, William, et al.
Case # 14CV04554,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 11, 2014, ended May 13, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 9, 2013, plaintiff Brown was lawfully present with his brother, plaintiff Green, on a public walkway running between a premises on Beach Channel Drive, in Queens, NY. Three police cars pulled up in front of plaintiffs. Three defendant officers exited the vehicle and approached plaintiffs. One of the defendants stated they received a report that fifteen persons, at least one of whom was in possession of a firearm, were present at that location. Neville approached Brown and searched inside his pockets. One defendants took hold of Green, and without probable cause patted him down and unlawfully searched his pockets. Brown took a booklet out of his pocket he received at a police-community meeting, and told N...
