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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $256,251 total settlements.
Bryant, Geraldine vs P.O. Riera, Daniel, et al.
Case # 16CV01761,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 5, 2016, ended April 17, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Riera escorted Plaintiff and another individual with whom he was arguing off the subway. Defendant Riera forcibly arrested Plaintiff, took her into custody, and gave her a DAT which was later dismissed 170.55.
Payne, Idris, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01805,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended July 18, 2018
$246,251 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 25, 2012, as plaintiff was leaving a friend's apartment a police cruiser stopped in front of them. Defendants exited the vehicle, interrogated and searched plaintiff. No contraband was found on his person. Additional officers then arrived at the scene. Defendants subsequently handcuffed plaintiff and threw him into their police cruiser, injuring plaintiff. The DA's office informed defendants that plaintiffs would not be prosecuted, but defendant Almonor nevertheless transported them to Central Booking. Plaintiffs were subsequently released without ever be formally charged of any crime.