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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $300,000 total settlements.
Vitalone, Alfred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 2, 2015, ended December 14, 2018
$190,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, assaulted, and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was given a DAT which was later dismissed and sealed.
Thomas, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04107,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 19, 2015, ended February 14, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was playing chess on the public sidewalk when defendant officers approached him. Defendant officers accused plaintiff for drinking alcohol in public place and possession of drugs when plaintiff was not doing any of it. Plaintiff was then assaulted, humiliated in front of a crowd and was then brought to the 120th precinct and charged with obstruction of governmental administration in the 2nd degree and resisting arrest. On plaintiff's parole car, plaintiff requested to get medical attention for his injuries, while defendant parole officers refused, they falsely arrested plaintiff again for violation of parole. All charges were dismissed.
Mayers, Helen, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151040/2014,
Supreme Court - Richmond, November 24, 2014, ended July 17, 2015
$60,000 Settlement
