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, $60,000 total settlements.
Spicer, Lydia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 720768/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 19, 2021
Dejesus, Andre Martinez vs Sammarco, David, et al.
Case # 031497/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 22, 2018
Vale, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01866,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 19, 2018, ended March 12, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and was shackled to the hospital bed by his ankles and wrist for 20 days.
Martinez Dejesus, Andres vs Sammarco, David, et al.
Case # 028056/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2016