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 3 known lawsuits, $3,000 total settlements.
Smith, Kevin Patrick vs Det. Orongoes, et al.
Case # 14CV10052,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 6, 2015, ended August 31, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2013, Plaintiff left his apartment to visit a market. While exiting the store, Plaintiff was attacked by seven individuals after one of the attackers yelled his name. Plaintiff was kicked and hit multiple times for two to four minutes while laying on the ground in the fetal position. During the assault, one of the men yelled "Where's the gun?" repeatedly, to which Plaintiff replied, "I don't have a gun!" One of the officers eventually shouted, "He has no gun!" One of the men, Detective Oronges, reached into his coat pocket, pulled out a gun, and said, "This is your gun." Plaintiff denied that it was his gun, and Det. Oronges stated, "This is your fucking gun." The men then handcuffed Plaintiff, p...
Thompson v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03408,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Smith v. Orongoes et al
Case # 15CV09967,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was assaulted by multiple individuals looking for a gun. Defendant Officer Orongoes then planted a his gun on him, arrested him, brought him to the 19th precinct, and ignored his captains orders to take Plaintiff to the hospital. Plaintiff was arrested based on a tip from a faulty confidential informant. Charges and outcomes unspecified.