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, $165,000 total settlements.
Anderson, Laron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 801481/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 2, 2021
Boddie, Terrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07961,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2014, ended November 17, 2015
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully present on W. 119th Street, New York, NY. Defendant Kucyk, in plain-clothing at that time, approached plaintiff and demanded identification. Defendant Velez, also plain-clothed, punched plaintiff in the face when he tried to remove his hands from his pockets while attempting to obtain his identification. Other defendant officers then physically seized plaintiff, who was again punched in the face. Plaintiff was arrested on false charges and transported to the 28th Precinct, then to Manhattan Central Booking, and imprisoned until his arraignment the following day. Defendant Kucyk made false statements to the NY County DAs office to institute a criminal proceeding aga...