Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $112,500 total settlements.
Wright, George vs Police Officer Trapasso, James, Shield #22068, et al.
Case # 15CV04428,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2015, ended March 19, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff pulled over and parked on side of road after seeing police vehicle lights and waited. Defendant police officers approached plaintiff's vehicle, verbally assaulted him and told him his headlight was out. Plaintiff called 120th precinct to file a complaint against defendant officers while waiting in his vehicle. Defendant officers opened driver's door and physically assaulted plaintiff with baton and pepper spray. Plaintiff was removed from his vehicle by defendant officer, the vehicle was searched, and he was placed in handcuffs. Plaintiff was charged with menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Plaintiff was convicted of disorderly conduct.
Salazar et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04438,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$52,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
12-cv-04438-MGC.pdf