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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $184,500 total settlements.
Aponte, Katherine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021310/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2018, ended July 19, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 28, 2016, Plaintiff Katherine Aponte was lawfully present in the vicinity of Fox Street and Barretto Street, in the Bronx, New York. Defendants, several NYPD Officers, which include Officer Lawrence Sanchez (Shield No. 26252), summarily stopped, frisked, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained her in an aggressive and excessive manner—absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification. Specifically, Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search by Defendants during the incident and sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries. Following her arrest, Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances o...
Reyes, Norma, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05822,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2017, ended April 12, 2018
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs had filed a complaint against Lt. Meyer with IAB in April of 2016. On May 15, 2016, Plaintiff Gorin, who was 16 at the time, saw Lt. Meyer approaching him outside the building. Plaintiff Gorin attempted to walk away from the officers, but Lt. Meyer followed him, pushed him against a wall and threatened to spray him with a chemical spray canister. Plaintiff Reyes and Plaintiff Segar began to film the interaction. Lt. Meyer sprayed Plaintiff Gorin, while other officers blocked the camera's line of sight. Lt. Meyer then allegedly said, "take them all" and began to spray his chemical spray at Plaintiffs Reyes and Segar. Officers then pushed Plaintiff Reyes, who was 10 weeks pregnant at the time, up again...
Catala, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025730/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2017, ended May 29, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Ramirez, Rene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303838/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 8, 2016, ended June 29, 2020
$17,000 Settlement
Palermo, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020708/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 20, 2014, ended November 7, 2014
$35,000 Settlement