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, $327,500 total settlements.
Garcia, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305329/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2015, ended March 16, 2017
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Green, Barry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01047,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended September 29, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2011, as Plaintiff was about to drive off, NYPD Officers Jose Marrero and Patrick Hennessy, cut him off, came over with their guns drawn and ordered plaintiff out the car. When he refused for his safety, he was dragged out and searched, arrested, and brought to a precinct. As bail was set at a level he could not afford, he was incarcerated for the pendency of his criminal case (872 days).
Hough, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07611,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 7, 2013, ended April 3, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a black male, was walking down the street when plainclothes officers stopped him, threw him against their unmarked car, and brought him to the precinct where he was strip-searched. No drugs were found but Plaintiff was falsely accused of 220.39 criminal sale of a controlled substance; 222.06(1) criminal possession of a controlled substance; and 220.03 criminal possession of a controlled substance. Charges were eventually dismissed.
Olivio, Zoenid vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302572/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2013
Magnum et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$180,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement