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 3 known lawsuits, $90,000 total settlements.
Randolph, Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003092/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 24, 2017, ended June 8, 2020
Administrative Closing
Randolph, Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09518,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 4, 2016, ended March 6, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2012, Plaintiff was stopped and arrested by Defendant Feliciano, who grabbed Plaintiff, threw him against a vehicle, pinned his face against the vehicle, and stated that Plaintiff tried to blow his partner's cover by asking her to smoke marijuana. Plaintiff responded by asking Feliciano to take it easy on him, that he has poor circulation in his leg, that the pills he has were legally prescribed for his illnesses. Feliciano elbowed Plaintiff in the back and kicked his legs apart. Feliciano kicked Plaintiff's right lower leg approximately three times, and Plaintiff pleaded for Feliciano to take it easy on him because of his poor circulation in his leg. Feliciano grabbed Plaintiff, turned him aroun...
Arauz, Vanessa, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06393,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended November 18, 2015
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers sawed open Plaintiff's home door, pushed Plaintiff and family members on the ground and yelled offensive language. Plaintiff was handcuffed excessively tight and forced into a police van wearing nightclothes. Officers drove around for hours, including stopping for breakfast, while Plaintiffs were in van. Plaintiff was illegally strip searched. Plaintiff's house was ransacked and property, including cash and clothes, was never returned. Charges were dismissed because Officer Glover failed to appear in court.