Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $47,500 total settlements.
Taylor, Roy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000224-2020,
Civil Court - Kings, September 22, 2020, ended May 10, 2023
Zero Disposition
Taylor, Roy vs C.O. Nieves, et al.
Case # 17CV07360,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2018, ended November 30, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 10, 2017, Defendant OBCC Captains Isaac and Nieves sprayed plaintiff Roy Taylor with a chemical agent after Mr. Taylor had left his cell to walk toward the showers. On the previous day, the Deputy Warden of the prison had announced that all inmates would be afforded showers; however, defendant Captains Isaac and Nieves ignored this announcement and maced Mr. Taylor as he exited his cell. After this incident, Defendant Officer Slack handcuffed Mr. Taylor, despite Mr. Taylor already having a broken wrist and possessing a doctor's note stating that he should not be kept in handcuffs. Defendants Officer Slack and Captains Isaac and Nieves then transported Mr. Taylor to a shower area, where they forced him ...
Pineda, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02599,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 8, 2015, ended September 18, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped and searched Plaintiff on the street, found a legal pocket knife, charged Plaintiff with 265.01 Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree and 10-135(b) Unlawful Possession of a Knife, which were later dismissed and sealed.
Hodge, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021723/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 12, 2014, ended January 5, 2016
$32,500 Settlement