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 4 known lawsuits, $67,000 total settlements.
Abdoulaye, Abdou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06283,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2016, the plaintiff’s roommates told him an officer had his photo and wanted to question him. Plaintiff called defendant White, who told him to appear at the 44th precinct. Upon his arrival, the Plaintiff was placed under arrest based on an accusation that he committed a robbery at knife-point. The defendants did not produce a warrant for his arrest. He was handcuffed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell. The handcuffs were placed excessively tight and held in place for several hours, resulting in blood loss, numbness, and superficial bruising. The Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by the arresting officers. Detective James White, Officer Claudio Velez, Officers Calvin Black, Jason Valentino, and...
Nelson, Orane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08029,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 23, 2014, ended April 15, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk at the intersection of 161st Street and Grand Concourse, walking home from a birthday party in a group of people. Defendant officers, on scene responding to a robbery call, stopped the group including plaintiff. The complaining witness of the robbery was intoxicated with impaired judgment. When officers asked complaining witness to identify anyone from the group of 20 people stopped, complaining witness identified plaintiff and another male from the group as the suspected perpetrators. Plaintiff and the other male were arrested and taken to the 44th precinct. Defendants failed to conduct a proper lineup. Plaintiff was arraigned in Bronx Criminal ...
Persuad, Sarabjeet v. City of New York et al
Case # 303266/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Banks v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00070,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint