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, $117,500 total settlements.
Skinner, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06505,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 10, 2013, ended April 6, 2015
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully present at 96 Gordon Street, Staten Island, NY. NYPD officers rudely approached plaintiff, despite not engaging in unlawful activity. Plaintiff and an officer verbally sparred with each other. Plaintiff leaned down to place his daughter in her stroller. Plaintiff was grabbed by defendant officers, restrained in a chokehold, punched in his face, taken to the ground, kicked in the chest, and handcuffed. On the ground, officers restrained plaintiff by placing knees on his back and neck. Plaintiff lost consciousness and suffered a seizure. Plaintiff awoke handcuffed with a knee in his neck. Plaintiff was transported by ambulance in police custody to Richmond University Med...
Aziz, Safwan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01934,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2013, ended March 10, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about October 17, 2012, while Plaintiff was lawfully present at a corner of avenues, Defendant P.O. MICHAEL CARROLL, without probable cause, unlawfully detained, arrested, imprisoned, handcuffed, frisked, and physically searched Plaintiff’s body/person, all without consent, permission, authority nor probable cause and in violation of Plaintiff’s civil rights. No illegal item(s) or contraband were found on Plaintiff’s body or person. After being unlawfully detained and imprisoned, Plaintiff was charged under Penal Law§ 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree, P.L. § 205.30 Resisting Arrest, Penal Law §260.10(1) Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Penal Law §240.20(1) Disorderly Conduct, a...
Scianna v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV00087,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation