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 2 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Bridgeforth, Jasmine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2016, ended November 28, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On October 9, 2014, Defendants Zerafa, Sanchez and Khang responded to a false report by a third party, Ms. Fowler, that Plaintiffs Bridgeforth and Broadus had abducted her and another individual as part of a sex-trafficking scheme. In response to that report, Defendants knocked on Plaintiffs' door without a search warrant; their visit proved the accusations to be false.
Despite that, Defendant Zerafa provided false statements before a magistrate and was issued a search warrant. Operating under the authority of that warrant, Defendants returned to Plaintiffs' apartment and again found no evidence of the accusations. Plaintiffs were nonetheless arrested and imprisoned on false charges of sex trafficking, assault...
Hernandez, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06417,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2013, ended June 26, 2014
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2011, the NYPD unlawfully entered into the residence of plaintiff Manuel Hernandez without consent, a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion that plaintiff had committed a crime. After entering the premises by breaking down the door, one NYPD officer came straight at plaintiff and punched him in the face and threw him to the floor. The same officer kicked plaintiff, grabbed plaintiff by the genitals, handcuffed plaintiff, and took money from plaintiff that he did not voucher. Another officer laughed at plaintiff and kicked plaintiff. Plaintiff was physically injured as a result of this unprovoked attack, including facial fractures. The police left plaintiff lying on the floor in his own ...