Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Case: 2009-643
Opened: 8/11/2009
Closed: 2/22/2012
Case Details:
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Guilty:
While off duty wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant
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Guilty:
While off duty wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while ability was impaired by an intoxicant
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Guilty:
While off duty wrongfully refused to submit to a breathalyzer test
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Guilty:
While off duty wrongfully consumed an intoxicant to the extent that said officer was unfit for duty
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty-two(32) pre-trial suspension days, ordered breath testing.
Baez v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV10604,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$215,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officer arrested Plaintiff in connection with a brawl that had recently taken place nearby and coercively interrogated him until late the next night and put him into a suggestive lineup, until Plaintiff decided to falsely confess. Plaintiff was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the First Degree, and Gang Assault in the First Degree. He was indicted on lesser charges and held at Rikers for 5 months until all his charges were eventually dismissed.