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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $126,000 total settlements.
Laino, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03082,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 9, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$89,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2013, Plaintiff was walking when three officers approached and asked for identification, which he produced. When Plaintiff identified the bag he was carrying as personal belongings, Defendant Officer Thomas Maroney ripped it from his hands, threw Plaintiff against a car, and cuffed him. At the 52nd Precinct, Plaintiff complained that his wrists were being injured by the cuffs, but Defendants Maroney and Medina ignored him. Plaintiff passed out twice from the pain. The handcuffs were removed only so Defendant Maroney could strip search the Plaintiff, after which they were again applied. Defendant Maroney also slapped Plaintiff and forced his head against a wall. Plaintiff was charged with felo...
Henderson, Leeanders, et al. vs P.O. Moroney, Thomas, et al.
Case # 14CV01261,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 18, 2014, ended September 26, 2014
$34,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On April 4, 2013, Plaintiff Moore was driving and Plaintiff Henderson was riding in the front seat when Defendant Officer Thomas Moroney and Defendant Sergeant Filastin Srour pulled them over without cause. Plaintiff Moore produced her valid license. Defendant Srour opened the driver’s door, ordered Plaintiff Moore to exit, and then illegally searched her without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. When Plaintiff Henderson objected to the illegal search, Defendant Srour called for Defendant Moroney. Defendant Moroney physically pulled Plaintiff Henderson from the car and despite his protests that he had not consented was searched. Defendants Moroney and Srour then illegally searched the car despite Pla...
Thornton, James C. vs Moroney, Thomas, et al.
Case # 13CV08912,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2014, ended June 20, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Sanford, David Corey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301711/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 13, 2013, ended February 13, 2015
$3,000 Settlement