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, $29,000 total settlements.
Jose, Samkens vs P.O. Krasniqi, Driton, et al.
Case # 13CV04503,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 18, 2013, ended May 29, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 11, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in front of a building. As defendant KRASNIQI and the other two officers walked by the premises, Plaintiff happened to put a piece of candy into his mouth. Defendant KRASNIQI asked Plaintiff what he had just put into his mouth. Plaintiff replied that it was a piece of candy. Defendant KRASNIQI accused Plaintiff of having swallowed a lighted marijuana cigarette. Defendant KRASNIQI grabbed Plaintiff, threw him face down to the ground, and rear-handcuffed him. Plaintiff was then transported to the 67th Precinct. At the 67th Precinct, Defendant McMILLAN ordered that he be taken to Kings County Hospital Center to undergo a physical examination to determine whe...
Allen et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03658,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
