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 3 known lawsuits, $222,501 total settlements.
Marrero, Maria, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09620,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 31, 2014, ended March 13, 2019
$155,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2013, defendants banged on plaintiff's door demanding to arrest or interview a guest in the plaintiff's apartment. After the guest left the apartment, defendants attempted to put his foot inside the threshold and enter plaintiff's apartment. Defendants told the plaintiffs that the apartment was "frozen" and no one would be allowed to enter or leave. From 11:30pm until the next evening, all of the plaintiffs were forcibly held in the apartment. More than 24 hours from the beginning of the incident, defendants broke down plaintiff's door, entered, pointed weapons at their heads and bodies, struck them, and placed plaintiffs in handcuffs. Defendants ransacked the apartment, breaking walls, furnitur...
Martinez, Cherise, et al. as Mng of B.,s. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04342,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 24, 2013, ended July 17, 2015
$67,501 Settlement
Complaint
Biddle et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV01570,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Fifth Amended Complaint