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, $95,000 total settlements.
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...
Suarez, Kelvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06396,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 17, 2013, ended February 26, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On August 24, 2012, Defendants CRUZ and DOE’s 1 through 4 entered Plaintiff’s home by force while he slept in his bed. Defendant DOE 1, having rushed to Plaintiff’s bedroom, threw Plaintiff to the floor. Even though Plaintiff was compliant and non-resistant and laying with his belly on the floor, Defendant DOE 1 put his boot to Plaintiff’s head, delivered unprovoked kicks to Plaintiff’s body, and kneed Plaintiff with such excessive force as to fracture Plaintiff’s left 11th rib and cause intra-abdominal damage. As a result of the beating, Defendant DOE 1 then handcuffed Plaintiff, locking the cuffs so tightly as to injure Plaintiff’s nerves, cut through Plaintiff’s flesh, and cause swelling and pain to his wris...
Gil v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01709,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers burst through Plaintiff's door with guns drawn, arrested him, and charged him with Criminal possession of a weapon and related charges. Charges were later dismissed