Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Morgan, Omeil Novado vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01215,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended August 20, 2014
Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Berookhim v. CITY OF NEW YORK et al
Case # 17CV07006,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Kazlas pointed a taser at Plaintiff and then proceeded to grab him, twist his arms behind his back, overly tightly handcuff him, escort him to the NYPD's 6th precinct, and imprison the Plaintiff in a holding cell. The Defendants then conspired to charge the Plaintiff for 140.10(a) ñ Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree and New York Penal Law ß 140.05 ñ Trespass. The criminal charges were ACD and all charges were subsequently dismissed and sealed.