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, $2,000 total settlements.
Holmes, Hasan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024527/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 1, 2016
Summerville, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08097,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 21, 2014, ended April 28, 2016
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, Plaintiff was at Mount Saint Michael Academy, located at 4300 Murdock Avenue in Bronx, New York, from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Plaintiff is a referee for the Metropolitan Football Officials Association and was there for a referee meeting. As he left, he walked toward his motorcycle, when he heard someone yell "put your hands up!" Plaintiff turned to see a Hispanic male, who later identified himself as Defendant P.O. Colon, and an unknown female. Defendant Colon drew a firearm and pointed it at Plaintiff's face, and again shouted for Plaintiff to put his hands up. Defendant Colon aggressively grabbed the Plaintiff and handcuffed him. The handcuffs were tight, causing swelling a...