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.
'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, $293,000 total settlements.
Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06590,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2019, ended December 22, 2023
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 16, 2017, plaintiff Ikeem Fowler-Washington was sleeping in home when defendant officers attacked him. The defendants hit plaintiff in his face with some object and struck plaintiff's body numerous times. Plaintiff bled and requested medical attention but was denied. Plaintiff was then transported to Jamaica Hospital so his injuries could be assessed and treated. The plaintiff received several stitches to close deep gashes on his face and was trasnported to a police precinct, however, the plaintiff continued to bleed profusely. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where he was arraigned on several alleged false claims made by one or more of the defendants.
Rivera, Samantha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03214,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2013, ended April 1, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2012, plaintiff Rivera, living on Pinson Street in Far Rockaway, was taking a nap with her 5 month old grandson when she heard officers outside. After waking up, Rivera looked out her window and saw four plainclothes officers detaining a neighbor's son. She also saw her son, Timothy, talking to the officers. She went downstairs and heard Detective Edwards tell her son, "I'm gonna call for a car to come after you". Rivera walked back to her house to tell her husband what was happening. Rivera's son ran into the driveway chased by the detectives with their guns drawn. Rivera and her husband yelled at the police to get off their property while they were chasing Timothy around the driveway. Timothy ran i...
Beauge et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04540,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Kirk v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV01127,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Wingate v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00217,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint