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.
'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, $125,000 total settlements.
Jenkins et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04535,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Howlett v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV07811,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Reyes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07084,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plainclothes officer stopped Plaintiff, did not identify himself, and asked him what he had in his pocket. Officer and Plaintiff, thinking he was being mugged, fell to the ground struggling until he was placed under arrest and taken to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was strip-searched and assaulted by 5-6 officers resulting in 3 fractured ribs, a dislocated elbow, nerve damage to wrist, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and contusions. Charged with 215.40 (tampering with evidence), 120.05(3) (assault in the 2nd degree), 205.30 (resisting arrest), and 220.03 (crim. Poss. Of a controlled substance). Plaintiff PG to 220.03