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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $210,000 total settlements.
Gray, Adam, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV06610,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2021
Complaint
Echevarria, Carlos, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01729,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 15, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 28, 2011, Plaintiffs Echevarria and Martin were cleaning water from their apartment after Hurricane Irene. NYPD officers knocked and demanded entry. When Plaintiff Echevarria demurred, the officers grabbed him through the partially opened door. There they slammed Plaintiff Echevarria against a wall and cuffed him. When Plaintiff Martin asked what was going on she was told there were complaints about Plaintiff’s throwing garbage out of the windows, despite Plaintiff Martin showing the bags being assembled to take garbage out. The officers then conducted an illegal, warrantless search of the apartment. When Plaintiff Martin objected to their illegal conduct, Defendant Officer Mack ordered Defendan...
Rowe et al v. New York City et al
Case # 10CV05058,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$165,000 Settlement
Stipulation/Amended Judgment under Rule 68,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: While witnessing his neighbor's arrest, Plaintiff 1 was hit by Defendant Balestrieri repeatedly until he was dragged into an alleyway and beat by officers Balestrieri, Clarke, and Remariz. Plaintiff 2 witnessed Plaintiff 1's beating, asked the officers to stop, and in response was assaulted by Sgt. Mack. Plaintiffs were taken to the 79th precinct, where Plaintiff 1 was beaten again and needed hospitalization. Both plaintiffs were charged with 120.05(3); 120.00(1); 195.05; 205.30; 240.20(1); and 240.26(1). All charges later dismissed.
Deshazo v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV08916,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was driving her car when Defendant Mack stuck her window and screamed at Plaintiff. When Plaintiff questioned Defendant Mack's actions, he became irate and repeatedly struck Plaintiff's car and tried to strike Plaintiff and open the car door. Plaintiff called 911 for assistance, two more officers arrived, and also assaulted Plaintiff and tightly handcuffed her. Plaintiff had charges filed against her (unspecified in complaint) that were eventually dismissed.
