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 7 known lawsuits, $344,500 total settlements.
Grant, Lamont, et al. vs Police Officers Imperatrice, Joseph, Shield #03504, et al.
Case # 16CV01449,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2016, ended November 2, 2016
$112,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped plaintiffs as they were exiting the lobby of their building, shoved them against a wall, arrested them, and took them to the 7th Precinct. Plaintiffs were strip-searched and charged with OGA and Resisting arrest, which were later dismissed.
Rolon, Rosie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08614,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 10, 2015, ended April 29, 2016
$42,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sitting near her home on a beach chair when defendant officers approached her, violently pushed her, arrested her, and charged her with dinking alcohol in public, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance. Charges were ACD'd
Thomas, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04429,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 25, 2015, ended August 17, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was taken to the 7th precinct, where he was held overnight. Defendant Officers performed a unlawful strip search on plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree and Disorderly Conduct. All charges were dismissed because of failure to prosecute.
Peterson, Devin, et al. vs P.O. Imperatrice, Joseph, et al.
Case # 15CV02139,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 23, 2015, ended August 6, 2015
$110,000 Settlement
Complaint
Bond, Shannon vs Chau, Philip W. and Imperatrice, Joseph
Case # 156383/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, September 23, 2013, ended April 23, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Rodriguez, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02328,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended July 16, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 29, 2012, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested for assaulting a civilian, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and possessing a weapon. The Plaintiff was detained for over 24 hrs. After multiple court appearances, all charges were dropped a month later.
Peralta v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04455,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled plaintiff's motor vehicle over, arrested him and took him to a precinct. Plaintiff was charged with assault in the second degree and leaving the scene of an accident. Charges were acquitted.