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 2 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Attzs, Kevon vs Police Officer Montross, Brian, et al.
Case # 14CV03985,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 8, 2014, ended September 19, 2015
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2013, Plaintiff Kevon Attzs was beaten by police officers Brian Montross, Joseph Zella, Daniel Defrancesco, Hector Martinez, George Alexander and an officer with the last name of Hall, with no first name available. Plaintiff alleges this beating has something to do with some interaction with a white woman who is alleged to be a prostitute, and that the officers used racial slurs against Plaintiff and told him to stay away from white women. Plaintiff additionally alleges medical malpractice by treating physicians from injuries sustained in the attack.
Twine v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV02516,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Settlement,
Complaint