Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $1,030,000 total settlements.
Putillo, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150597/2021,
Supreme Court - Richmond, May 20, 2021, ended July 8, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Falcone, Louis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03034,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 13, 2016, ended November 22, 2019
$1,000,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked on Plaintiff's door in response to a noise complaint that had been resolved. Plaintiff was instructed to quiet his dog down and when he turned to the dog, officers grabbed him, threw him to the ground, and assaulted him. Officers stepped on his face, broke his nose, and made homophobic comments.