Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $11,500 total settlements.
Robinson, Keyoka vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02779,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 21, 2019, ended March 5, 2020
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 11, 2016, at approximately 10:30am, Truancy Officer Tetsola Santiago approached Keyoka Robinson, who is transgender, and made a disparaging remark about his gender. Officer Santiago attacked Mr. Robinson, causing him to fall to the ground. Additional officers arrived and dragged Mr. Robinson into a police van. At the precinct, Mr. Robinson asked for medical attention because the assault had aggravated a preexisting neck injury. He was denied medical assistance for some time, and he was falsely charged.
Wright, Sadiq vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04039,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2015, ended August 26, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was eating in a McDonalds, arrested him, and took him to the 71st precinct where he was searched. After Plaintiff was brought to Central Booking he was released after several hours through a back door and told there was no evidence against him.
