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 4 known lawsuits, $335,000 total settlements.
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...
Powell v. City of New York et al
Case # 06CV01166,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$245,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Thorpe v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02029,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Mosely v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02613,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order