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 5 known lawsuits, $68,501 total settlements.
Olivieri, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05947,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 22, 2017, ended February 26, 2018
$18,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: May 11, 2016 incident: Plaintiff was with his girlfriend and another woman who are both "painted ladies" or "desnudas" in Times Square. Some male passersby began to harass the women by calling them "hos" and throwing up gang-related signs. Defendants Police Officer Juillet and Police Officer FNU Ponce arrived to surround the plaintiff and women. Defendant Juillet told the plaintiff to keep his mouth shut because he heard reports of the plaintiff arguing and fighting with people earlier in the day. The defendant also mentioned that he had been waiting to get the plaintiff out of Times Square and that he is not a man to mess with. Defendant Juillet asked for the plaintiff's identification and subsequently for his...
Gelley, Ramon S. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 713400/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 30, 2017
Wilson, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09862,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 31, 2014, ended June 5, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2012, Henry Wilson was forcibly thrown to the ground, pepper-sprayed, and handcuffed by NYPD officers including P.O. Eric Salisbury, P.O. Reginald Smith, and Sgt. Scott Burton without lawful reason in Bronx, NY. He suffered physical injuries and was falsely charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Disorderly Conduct. These charges were later found to be unsupported by law and dismissed.
Scott v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01243,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Steels v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV01883,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was arrested by officers and charged with Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.