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.
'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, $768,500 total settlements.
Williams, Lakeisha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05296,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 10, 2013, ended August 20, 2014
$68,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On October 18, 2012, plaintiffs Lakeisha Williams, Christine Morely, and Ramee Ayesh were unlawfully stopped, searched, and arrested by NYPD officers, including Police Officers Richard Bevers, John Rivera, and Detective Ottomanelli, in Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff Williams had a valid prescription and had just picked up her medications from a pharmacy. She joined her friends, plaintiffs Morely and Ayesh in their car, but were later pulled over by the defendant officers, who forcibly and without consent searched plaintiffs and their vehicle. Despite the valid prescriptions, all three plaintiffs were arrested and charged with possession and sale of controlled substances. Plaintiffs Williams and Ayesh were bo...
Sarnicola, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014757/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 15, 2013, ended October 24, 2016
$700,000 Settlement