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 5 known lawsuits, $582,500 total settlements.
Albert, Zaquanna Indiv'ly. & P/n/g of I, Z & S, Z vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03957,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 20, 2017, ended February 12, 2021
$122,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2016, Ms. Albert, Mr. Small, Albert's son, and their infant son were driving home when they were cut off by a swerving car driven by defendant Officer Isaacs. Isaacs was off-duty at the time. At a traffic light, Mr. Small got out of his car and approached defendant Isaacs' car. Defendant Isaacs rolled down his window and shot Mr. Small three times, in full view of Ms. Albert and their children.
When they arrived at the scene, defendant Officers Scarlatelli, Zelikov, Tavares, and Corso physically prevented Ms. Albert and her children from aiding Mr. Small. Defendants Scarlatelli, Zelikov, Tavares, and Corso then removed Ms. Albert and her children to an NYPD precinct, where defendant Detectives Solomo...
Perkins, Derrick vs Solomon, Joseph, et al.
Case # 17CV03683,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017
Complaint
Small, Wenona D. as Adm of Small, Delrawn D., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04315,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 10, 2017, ended November 29, 2021
$195,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2016, plaintiffs (partner of deceased and her children) were driving home from a party with the deceased when an erratic driver cut them off and nearly hit their car. The driver was an off-duty NYPD officer, Wayne Issacs. When both cars stopped next to each other at a traffic light, the deceased got out of his car and approached Issacs's car. Issacs rolled down his window, pulled out a gun, and shot the deceased three times with his NYPD-required firearm. The plaintiffs were approximately seven feet away, and watched unobstructed as Issacs shot the deceased. Issacs did not attend to the deceased after shooting him, calling a Police Benevolent Association representative before calling 911. EMTS and ad...
Kneitel, Michael J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06942,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taken into custody at the 66th Precinct regarding an alleged assault against his neighbor, arraigned, and RORed with an order of protection. In April, Defendant officers came to Plaintiff's residence saying he violated the order but after investigation checking surveillance they realized that he did not violate it and did not arrest Plaintiff. In July, defendant officers went to Plaintiff's work and arrested him for violating the order again. Charges were dismissed after Plaintiff spent 22 months in jail.
DeJesus et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03994,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$265,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation