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.
'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, $208,000 total settlements.
Vitalone, Alfred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 2, 2015, ended December 14, 2018
$190,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, assaulted, and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was given a DAT which was later dismissed and sealed.
Rosa, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06584,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2014, ended September 30, 2015
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 2013, for no reason NYPD Officers Jason Greenberg and Matthew Gueli grabbed plaintiff, assaulted him and slammed his head into the ground. As a result, Plaintiff lost consciousness, and suffered head trauma, facial contusions and abrasions, and a nasal bridge fracture.