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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Sherrill, Chancy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV08660,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 1, 2018, ended January 17, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 24, 2017, Officer Robert Rivera, Shield #1434 with the Midtown South Precinct (who did not identify himself to plaintiff at the time) jumped on the plaintiff and started beating her after she was grabbed and tripped by another woman. The other woman said "Stop hitting him, you're going to kill him," and then pulled out a badge and identified herself as police. While getting beaten by the officer, plaintiff told him that she had "three open heart operations" and the male officer responded "Die then." Plaintiff then ended up in the hospital and could not be released for 48 hours because of the injuries from the beating.
Basher, Devon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161217/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, November 17, 2014, ended March 23, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Sherrill v. People of the State of New York City et al
Case # 18CV02301,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Description: Plaintiff was standing on the street when a woman grabbed and tired to trip the Plaintiff causing them to both fall to the ground. Defendant Officer then jumped on top of the Plaintiff and started hitting the Plaintiff. Plaintiff later went to the hospital due to injuries sustained from Defendant Officer.