Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $122,500 total settlements.
Hammitt, April vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021831/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 26, 2018, ended December 23, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2016, Plaintiff was driving home when she pulled over her vehicle after an unmarked police car flashed their lights. Police officer Steven Cruver and other unknown police officers handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff without reason, slamming her onto the concrete sidewalk and injuring her left knee. Plaintiff was then escorted to the precinct and placed in a cell for 5 hours before being taken to Lincoln Hospital and then eventually to central booking in Bronx County. Approximately 24 hours after she was arrested, Plaintiff was arraigned and bail was set. Unable to initially afford bail, Plaintiff was sent to a correctional facility until her eventual release on November 21, 2016.
Danfakha, Mamady, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023342/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 4, 2017, ended July 17, 2018
$90,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Traore, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 30188/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
