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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $18,000 total settlements.
Lopez, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06115,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at Plaintiff's apartment and although no contraband was found they arrested him, took him to the 90th pct., and charged him with 220.03, which was dismissed. Plaintiff prescription meds were destroyed.
Covington, Vernon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01856,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 24, 2014, ended July 2, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2013, Plaintiff was stopped and searched by several members of the NYPD, including officers Carlo Giovingo and JennyAnn Nelson, when he had not been engaged in any criminal conduct. Although Plaintiff was not in possession of any contraband or engaged in any criminal or unlawful conduct, he was handcuffed and taken into the officers' custody. The handcuffs were overly tight and caused Plaintiff pain and discomfort. None of the officers took any steps to loosen the cuffs when Plaintiff complained. After transporting Plaintiff to the precinct, Officer Nelson drafted arrest paperwork. At Central Booking, Plaintiff was imprisoned for many more hours, and was summarily released without an explanation ...