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.
'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, $66,500 total settlements.
Kinard, Willis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended April 25, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were at the community pool when Plaintiff's friend was reprimanded by a lifeguard for diving in the pool. Officers then approached and threatened the group as they attempted to leave. Plaintiff was then arrested and charged with failing to follow officer's orders to stop running/diving around the pool and resisting arrest. Charges were dismissed.
Flores, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04448,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 3, 2015, ended April 13, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were at the community pool when Plaintiff's friend was reprimanded by a lifeguard for diving in the pool. Officers then approached and threatened the group as they attempted to leave. Plaintiff was then arrested and charged with failing to follow officer's orders to stop running/diving around the pool and resisting arrest. Charges were dismissed.
Soto, Marisol vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01329,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended November 12, 2014
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 9, 2012, Plaintiff Marisol Soto was unlawfully arrested and maliciously injured by NYPD Defendants Sgt. Eddie Tsang, Officer Hailyn Olivares, and Officers John Doe #1-4. At approximately 4:30pm, Plaintiff Soto arrived at her mother's home at 446 47th Street in Brooklyn. Plaintiff Soto observed the Defendant NYPD officers in front of the residence, and when she approached her mother's apartment, she was grabbed and shoved by the defendants. Defendant NYPD Officer Andy Jean-Pierre threw Plaintiff Soto against a parked vehicle. The Defendant NYPD Officers handcuffed Plaintiff Soto forcefully. Plaintiff Soto was arrested and spent approximately 72 hours in custody. Plaintiff Soto's shoes and coat w...