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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $94,000 total settlements.
Sam, Dahan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014
Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2012, Plaintiff was walking to the subway at night when at least one individual in an unmarked car ordered him to stop. The car had no headlights on and no indication that it was a police vehicle. The officers did not identify themselves as such. The officers were pursuing Plaintiff on the basis he may have matched the description of a perpetrator who had fled a police traffic stop. Plaintiff felt threatened and began to run. Some officers exited the vehicle and chased Plaintiff on foot. The officers shot Plaintiff multiple times, without justification, including after Plaintiff was incapacitated. They also placed a gun in the vicinity of the incapacitated Plaintiff. Plaintiff underwent several s...
Pearson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003080/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 22, 2013, ended December 8, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
James v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$1,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff for menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, and being in a dispute over a drug transaction. During the arrest officers stole $152.00 and strip searched the Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges, stolen property, false arrest, police harassment, and falsifying documents.
Villanueva et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03573,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Smith, et al v. City of New York, et al
Case # 99CV04802,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$85,000 Settlement