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, $68,500 total settlements.
Morales, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00949,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 9, 2016, ended September 14, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was talking to a friend on the street when Defendant Officers approached him, searched him, took him to the 42nd precinct, and charged with Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree and possession in the seventh degree. Charges were dismissed.
Evans, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01785,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 24, 2014, ended October 29, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2013, as plaintiff was walking along a street, he yelled out to a friend. Defendant Officer Rosa, who was patrolling the area with defendant Lopez, overheard plaintiff and retorted with a homophobic comment. Defendant Rosa directed him to walk away, to which plaintiff replied that he lived in a different direction. Defendant Rosa grabbed him by the arm and Defendant Lopez maced plaintiff. Rosa proceeded to physically strike and handcuff plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to the 42nd precinct and put in a cell. Before closing the cell door, an unnamed officer entered the cell and punched plaintiff in the face. Plaintiff fell to the floor and defendant began kicking plaintiff repeatedly, breaking hi...
Mcsween, Shaquille vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05532,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 15, 2013, ended April 8, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 16, 2012, Plaintiff was walking with his friend on the street. Defendants approached Plaintiff and his friend, grabbed Plaintiff from behind, and proceeded to arrest him. Plaintiff informed Defendants that he did not do anything but was ignored. Plaintiff further informed Defendants that his shoulder/arm was injured, but Defendants nevertheless stretched it back, producing pain and injury. Plaintiff was fingerprinted, searched, and processed while being held for approximately forty-one hours. On March 18, 2012, Plaintiff was released. Plaintiff was prosecuted to pressure his friend to plead guilty. After approximately seven appearances in court, all charges were dismissed against Plaintiff.
Elliott v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV08062,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
