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 5 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.
Mcguire, Kaitlin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01483,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended May 29, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2012, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Officer Julio Micheli and ten unnamed officers at the apartment she was staying at. The officers entered the apartment without a warrant. The arrest was without reasonable or just cause. She was handcuffed and taken to the precinct, where she was placed in a cell. She was falsely charged with possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana. During the prosecution, the officers falsely claimed to the court that the arrest was pursuant to a valid search warrant. As a result of the false representations, Plaintiff's case was adjourned several times so that the search warrant could be provided. She remained in prison until December 1, 2012 when all charges ...
Pringle, Kyon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014445/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 12, 2013
Torres, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01640,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended November 16, 2013
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2012, Plaintiff stopped his car at a red light near an intersection. As Plaintiff waited for the traffic light to turn green, a grey van pulled in front of Plaintiff’s car. Two plainclothes police officers exited the grey van with their guns drawn. Plaintiff complied with orders to turn off and get out of his car. After receiving Plaintiff's identification, Defendants Detective Matthew Zito and Police Officer John Doe searched Plaintiff and found no contraband. Plaintiff was handcuffed. Diet pills prescribed to Plaintiff and inside a bottle with Plaintiff’s name on it were recovered from Plaintiff’s vehicle. Defendants Zito and Doe arrested Plaintiff and took Plaintiff to the 83rd precinct, where P...
Thompson v. Edgar et al
Case # 12CV05510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint