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 6 known lawsuits, $315,000 total settlements.
Guity, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703692/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 26, 2019
Guity, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028866/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 6, 2019
Harris, Ian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06467,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2015, ended January 4, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff walked inside the gated entry to his home when Officers approached, searched him, found a gun, and arrested and charged him with Crim Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. A jury convicted him after the Queens court denied his motion to suppress. However, the Appellate Division reversed the lower court's decision and dismissed the indictment.
Facey, Juniepa Adm Facey, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015501/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 27, 2014, ended June 2, 2015
Zero Disposition
Goens, Armani vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2014, ended February 18, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On June 12, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped by NYPD P.O. Omar Castillo and another police officer. They allegedly seized a "gravity knife" from Plaintiff, and then falsely arrested on the grounds of possessing a "gravity knife". This was, however, untrue and the object was not in fact a "gravity knife".
Simpson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV00016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$300,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation