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 3 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Arauz, Vanessa, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06393,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended November 18, 2015
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers sawed open Plaintiff's home door, pushed Plaintiff and family members on the ground and yelled offensive language. Plaintiff was handcuffed excessively tight and forced into a police van wearing nightclothes. Officers drove around for hours, including stopping for breakfast, while Plaintiffs were in van. Plaintiff was illegally strip searched. Plaintiff's house was ransacked and property, including cash and clothes, was never returned. Charges were dismissed because Officer Glover failed to appear in court.
Mota, Carlos, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07915,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2013, ended May 15, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: After witnessing their neighbor's arrest, Plaintiffs went to neighbor's residence to notify arrestee's family and then were subject to an unlawful stop and frisk, taken to the 46th precinct, subjected to an unlawful strip search, and charged with false charges. " This action also stems from Plaintiffs' routine harassment by officers from NYPD 43rd and 46th Precinct who routinely stop and frisk, and arrest Plaintiffs, without cause to do so, particularly due to their minority status and male gender."
Delgado et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 307497/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint