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 4 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Capellan, Dahiana vs Smyth, Michael, et al.
Case # 15CV09815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 16, 2015, ended December 27, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2015, plaintiff was inside of the room she was renting when she heard a loud noise. Police officers entered the apartment, had their weapons drawn, and approached plaintiff's room. They pointed loaded firearms at plaintiff, cursed at her, and order her to the ground. Then they grabbed and twisted her arms and handcuffed her excessively tightly, causing pain and bruises to her wrists. No contraband was found on plaintiff. Officers searched her room. Plaintiff was allowed to enter her room and get dressed but officers refused to give her privacy. They then drove plaintiff to a precinct intentionally in an aggressive manner, causing injuries to her head, neck, body, and limbs. The Grand Jury dismis...
Rodriguez, Antonio and Rodriguez, Olga vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 6, 2014, ended September 8, 2015
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed and physically assaulted by defendant officers. Defendant officers searched home causing damage. Plaintiff 2 was given a summons for possession of marijuana and plaintiff 1 was transported to the 46th precinct and then was taken to the hospital. Neither plaintiffs were formally charged.
Olivio, Zoenid vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302572/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2013
G.B. By Mng Guillen, Marcia and Guillen, Brittany vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00616,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 30, 2013, ended November 14, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered residence, handcuffed plaintiffs and arrested them.