Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $9,600 total settlements.
Jones, Laquan vs Ascencio, Roberto, et al.
Case # 20CV00693,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2020, ended September 23, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 7, 2016, Plaintiff was stopped, detained, and arrested by NYPD officers, including Detective Robert Ascencio. Bail was set at $500,000, despite that Plaintiff had no prior felony convictions or arrests. Unable to make bail, Plaintiff spent 107 days incarcerated. All charges were ultimately dismissed with prejudice.
Henry, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00021,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 14, 2019, ended August 12, 2019
$9,600 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 12, 2014, the owner of Queens Hand Car Wash and Detail reported to police officers of the 108th precinct that fraudulent checks had been drawn from the business's bank account. Detective Delarosa investigated the complaint, and on December 5th, discovered the name, date of birth, social security number, home address, and physical description of the man cashing these checks. While this man shares the name John Henry with the plaintiff, it was clear that they were not the same person. The detective produced an "i-card" with John Henry's personal details and attempted to arrest him in New Jersey, but police were unsuccessful. The case was reassigned to Det. D'Souza on March 20, 2015, who worked with D...