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.
'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, $440,000 total settlements.
Scott, John, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00834,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 19, 2016, ended February 27, 2020
$410,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs and guests were at their residence when Defendant Officers came to the door, demanded entry, and violently assaulted Plaintiffs, including manhandling a pregnant women, staring at a naked woman, and using a taser and pepper spray on another Plaintiff. One Plaintiff was released, One Plaintiff was taken to the hospital, and two Plaintiffs were taken to PSA 9, and charged with OGA and Resisting Arrest. Charges were dismissed and sealed.
Campbell, Jerry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03242,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended December 16, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 24, 2013, Plaintiff was walking when he was stopped by officers, including Brian Farrell and Maurice Ilao. The officers stopped him without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe he had committed any crime or offense. The officers asked for Plaintiff's identification, and Plaintiff asked for the reason. An officer placed Plaintiff under arrest by tightly handcuffing Plaintiff. During the arrest, the officers made racial slurs and other derogatory statements towards Plaintiff. While being taken to the police vehicle, additional officers approached and struck Plaintiff in the back of his head, causing him to fall to the ground. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office th...