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 2 known lawsuits, $77,000 total settlements.
Sabogal, Oscar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02318,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended September 11, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs said hi to a friend while walking down the street, then continued on their way when a plainclothes officer ran towards them and grabbed them. Plaintiffs ran away until the officer identified himself as an officer. Then Officer handcuffed plaintiff 1, assaulted him until he was vomiting and had a concussion. Plaintiff 2 was arrested when she went to check on Plaintiff 1 at precinct. Charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree and Unlawful Possession, which resulted in ACD.
Kyvelou v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01208,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$42,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2014, defendant officers used excessive force to gain entry into a location. Officer immediately struck the plaintiff in the forehead with a weapon, causing her to loose consciousness and fall. Officers also cuffed plaintiff's daughter who witnessed the events. Plaintiff had to obtain medical assistance.