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 4 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Andropoli, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05517,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2013, ended May 28, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 5, 2010, plaintiff was unlawfully arrested, in the parking lot of his physician's office located on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, by defendant NYPD officers, including Caminiti. Plaintiff was transported, in police custody, to his home located on Carnegie Avenue, Staten Island, where he remained outside in the police vehicle under arrest while his home was unreasonably searched. Plaintiff did not possess any illegal contraband in his apartment. Defendant officers formally arrested plaintiff and transported plaintiff to the 122th precinct. Defendant officers caused plaintiff to be imprisoned until October 6, 2010, when plaintiff was arraigned in Richmond County Criminal Court. Caminiti created a...
Rushmore et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV01113,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation
Delgrosso v. City of New York
Case # 11CV04876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Grigger v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01708,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation