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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $168,000 total settlements.
Smith, Wendy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507727/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 2, 2019
Johnson, Winston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508963/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 25, 2019, ended September 16, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Pugh, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV07350,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 8, 2019, ended September 29, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 30, 2017, Plaintiff James Pugh was attacked by Officer Ramil Casimir and another unnamed officer for an unknown reason while on the street. Plaintiff was kicked, kneed, and beaten with a retractable metal bar. The complaint does not specify which officer used the metal bar. Officer John Sikora and other unnamed officers witnessed the attack and failed to intervene. Plaintiff was seriously injured and requested medical attention, but was taken to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn before an ambulance was called to take him to the hospital. Plaintiff was in the hospital for a week and had a full knee replacement. The complaint does not note any charges brought against Plaintiff.
Robinson, Courtney vs City of New York
Case # 510105/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 18, 2018, ended July 19, 2019
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 11, 2017, plaintiff was talking to friends when defendant police officers shoved plaintiff to the ground, slamming his face into the ground. They then proceeded to beat and kick plaintiff.
Fortner, Avery vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503457/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 16, 2018, ended May 13, 2020
$45,000 Settlement
Daly, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2018, ended January 8, 2019
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers banged on the Plaintiff's door and forcibly entered the apartment with guns drawn and seized the Plaintiff and continued to search the apartment. The plaintiff was taken to the precinct and then brought to Central Booking and later to Rikers Island when he was released on 6/25/2015. Defendant Officer falsely informed the Kings District Attorney's Office that the Plaintiff was in possession of a weapon. Charges were later dismissed.
Marshall, James vs Compitello, Michael, et al.
Case # 15CV00750,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 19, 2015, ended January 8, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendants unlawfully entered Mr. Marshall's home without a warrant and violently jumped on Mr. Marshall, who was laying in his bed with his daughter. The Defendants then arrested Mr. Marshall and charged him with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and other related charges. After multiple court appearances, Mr. Marshall's case was dismissed and sealed.