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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $86,000 total settlements.
Palacios, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00386,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2015, ended September 11, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 22, 2014, Plaintiff Alex Palacios was at his work at 7 AM when defendant officers (including officer Greaney) approached and arrested him. Plaintiff was placed in a black car and driven around for about 4 hours before being taken to the 40th precinct. He was questioned by officers including defendants Monge and/or Chevere. Officer Chevere showed numerous photos to the victim of a crime. Chevere was aware that the victim was unable to adequately describe her attacker by age or other physical characteristics. However, CHEVERE knew that the victim described her attacker as 6’,1”. Nonetheless, CHEVERE showed random of photos of possible suspects, one or more of which was 5’,6”, some seven inches shorter tha...
Pacheco, Steven Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00076,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 15, 2015, ended June 22, 2015
$15,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 25, 2013, Plaintiff was walking on the street along W 165th Street in Bronx, where he was chased by three unknown men. After running for about 3 blocks, Plaintiff recognized them as police and he was wrestled down to the ground and kicked in repeatedly in his stomach, as well as gun butting in the head. Plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with felony level possession of a controlled substance and was unable to pay the bail and was incarcerated for six days. Ultimately, the criminal charge was dismissed in Plaintiff's favor on August 20, 2013.
Gomez, Kelvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307305/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 19, 2013, ended November 6, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Palacios v. The City Of New York
Case # 15CV00386,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his place of work and took him to the 40th Precinct because he was identified as an attacker by a victim who was influenced by the officers. No charges were ever filed against Plaintiff.
Pacheco v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 15CV00076,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,500 Settlement
Roman v. Mayor Bloomberg for the City of New York et al
Case # 10CV09297,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was severely beaten during while being arrested for robbery. Take note of the CCRB and IAB documents listed within.
Pichardo v. City Of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04821,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement