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, $62,500 total settlements.
Alexander, Hans George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03170,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 5, 2017
Complaint
Mowatt, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023218/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 25, 2017, ended September 14, 2018
$50,000 Settlement
Brown, Malik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301274/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 21, 2016
James, Fabian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027171/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 21, 2016, ended August 8, 2017
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 1, 2015, Plaintiff encountered PO Michael Nesto and one other unidentified officer. They told him to leave the area, and Plaintiff complied. As Plaintiff walked away, the officers violently pushed him to the ground, injuring his face, lips, and neck. PO Nesto jumped on top of Plaintiff and kneed him in the back. The officers then arrested Plaintiff for Resisting Arrest and other related crimes. Plaintiff has been falsely criminally charged with the aforementioned crimes because of this attack.
Dollard, Davonte vs City of New York
Case # 302325/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 9, 2015