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 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Ware, Reginald vs Herzog, Steven, et al.
Case # 19CV03799,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 29, 2019, ended March 29, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2016, plaintiff was walking down the street when NYPD officer Steven Herzog and Sergeant Sean McCarren informed him that they were responding to a call about a fight. Plaintiff told the defendants that he was not involved in a fight and attempted to walk away, but one of the defendants grabbed plaintiff by his arm and fired a taser into his side. Plaintiff was then struck in the face and placed under arrest.
Sanchez, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706146/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 8, 2015, ended March 28, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Cruz et al v. Orenstein et al
Case # 12CV02789,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation