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 3 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Israel, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06809,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 2, 2016, ended December 6, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2016, plaintiff was walking down a street when he was approached by defendants, who proceeded to stop, detain, and search him. Despite not finding any contraband on plaintiff, defendants arrested,
handcuffed, and transported plaintiff to a local NYPD station house. Defendants completed arrest paperwork in which they falsely claimed that plaintiff knowingly and unlawfully possessed a controlled substance. All criminal charges against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Munoz, Nehmias vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06628,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2014, ended March 21, 2017
Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2011, Plaintiff was placed under arrest laying on his stomach with his hands handcuffed behind his back. Plaintiff used no physical force against POs Reid, Jones, Flynn, and Kelly. The POs began assaulting and battering Plaintiff without provocation or justification. They caused serious injuries to his body including two fractured ribs, a cut near his left eye that required stitches, and a cut on his right arm that also required stitches.
Marcus v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV03296,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
First Amended Complaint