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.
'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, $298,250 total settlements.
Alexis, Herv vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511029/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 2, 2014
Policastro, Geraldine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05784,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 13, 2013, ended April 29, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 27, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York, NYPD officers, referred to as "John Does 1-20," along with NYPD Detective John Mazzela, allegedly unlawfully entered the home of plaintiffs Geraldine Policastro, Kimberly Policastro, and Tiffani Policastro (a minor), without consent, an arrest warrant, a lawful search warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. The officers are accused of using excessive force; for instance, Geraldine P. was reportedly thrown onto a sofa and handcuffed too tightly, Tiffani P. was pulled downstairs, and handcuffed excessively tight, and Kimberly experienced similar treatment. The plaintiffs allege no evidence of illegal activity was found during the search, w...
Greene et al v. The City Of New York City et al
Case # 11CV02703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,250 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's apartment, illegally searched it, assaulted, handcuffed, and arrested Plaintiffs and charged them with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Timko v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00137,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$160,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Jadallah v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00138,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation