Conclusion Meanings:
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $112,000 total settlements.
Richardson, Keith Glen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160431/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, March 13, 2018, ended August 25, 2020
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 23, 2016 at approximately 7:05 am, Plaintiff was in the vicinity of Union Square East and East 14th Street Subway Station in the County of New York, when Defendants two plain clothes Police Officers Manuel Sanchez and Officer Michael Leone unlawfully stopped, questioned and frisked Plaintiff without cause. Plaintiff was arrested, assaulted, battered and imprisoned for 2 days by the City of New York, New York City Police Department. Defendants made false and perjurious statements and submitted an erroneous police report and initiated a prosecution in bad faith. As a result of Defendants actions, Plaintiff suffered physical, psychological and emotional injuries.
Campbell, Greg vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154510/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, June 24, 2016, ended August 13, 2019
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Aug4, 2015, Greg Campbell (plaintiff) was lawfully crossing the street when Officer Sanchez (defendant 1) approached and violently grabbed the plaintiff, slamming him against the vehicle he was driving then tightly handcuffed. He was searched and taken to the station where he was detained without just cause.
Desk Sargeant John Doe (defendant 2) failed to intervene when he could not tell the plaintiff why he was arrested and pleas for medical attention were ignored.
Defendants 1 and 2 conspired to file false statements, paperwork, and gave false statements surrounding the arrest.
The City of New York (defendant 3) is directly liable for its role in enabling and perpetuating the misconduct through neglig...