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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Bah, Ousmane vs Apple Inc., et al.
Case # 19CV03539,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 1, 2020, ended September 8, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 16, 2016, Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS), acting on behalf of Apple Inc. (Apple), apprehended a person who stole merchandise from a store. A security officer stated that the apprehended person was plaintiff; however, the thief was not plaintiff and, other than being Black, did not resemble him. In April of 2018, Apple caused to be detained an individual it believed to be plaintiff based on a learner’s permit that was likely a copy of plaintiff's. This imposter continued to commit thefts for the next two years. On November 29, 2018, in reliance upon false identification provided by Apple and SIS, Detectives John Reinhold, Pagan, White, Granata, and Pattelli arrested plaintiff. The warrant is...
Wilson, Merlik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009476/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2015, ended October 29, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Cedant, Caleb vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04791,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 14, 2014, ended April 7, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2013 at 2:15AM, the Plaintiff was viciously beaten by Defendant NYPD Officers. The Plaintiff was tackled to the ground and beaten about his head and face with fists and batons. As the Plaintiff lay on the ground he was kicked. The beating resulted in several injuries, including an orbital fracture to his left eye. Despite obviously being in medical need, the Plaintiff was transported to the precinct rather than the hospital where he remained bloodied and in significant pain for an extended period of time.
NYPD Officers John Palastro (Shield No. 9367), Steve A. Richards (Shield No. 2946), Elvis D. Alcivar (Shield No. 29226), Roman Vilnyanskiy (Shield No. 12874), Sergeant Timothy Glent (Shield No. 12...
Holmes, Daquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05382,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2013, ended February 6, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 2, 2010, Plaintiff was working as a sales clerk at his place of employment on Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Plaintiff placed his cell phone near the front of the store to charge. Defendants Merzier, Austin, and Fiefie entered the store. At the back of the store, Plaintiff witnessed Austin and Fiefie walking toward his cell phone. Returning to the front of the store, Plaintiff realized his cell phone was missing. After informing the store owner of the theft, Plaintiff walked outside and approached Austin and Fiefie if they had information to who may have taken his phone. Austin and Fiefie denied knowledge of the missing phone. Merzier re-appeared and shouted at Plaintiff, she and Defendants were employe...