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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $77,500 total settlements.
Garcia, Courtney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2014, ended September 18, 2015
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., plaintiff was lawfully riding his bicycle in Queens, New York, when he was suddenly approached head-on by a police car. To avoid collision, plaintiff swerved onto the sidewalk, only to be blocked by two more police cars. Defendant officers, including Vila and Srour, rushed toward him with guns drawn, forced him to the ground, and demanded to know "Where is the gun?" and "Why are you running?". Despite plaintiff's compliance, the officers kicked him and hit him with their gun butts. They then took him to the 103rd Precinct station house, where he was bleeding from his face and eye. Defendant Vila issued plaintiff a Desk Appearance Ticket for marijuana possession, w...
Jack, Chad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706013/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 5, 2014, ended July 1, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
