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.
'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, $70,000 total settlements.
Williams, Jeremiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03045,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2019, ended December 27, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or around January 24, 2018, plaintiff was being transported from a courtroom to a holding cell of a courthouse when NYPD employees, including Sergeant Yandeiry Urbanek, Captain Albert Isaac, Officer Christopher Vital, and Officer Whittaker Young, tightly handcuffed him and used excessive physical force. Despite plaintiff dislocating his shoulder, NYPD ignored plaintiff's requests for medical attention and proceeded to shove and kick him into a holding cell. Plaintiff was eventually transported to the Brooklyn Hospital Center medical facility.
Ben-David, Paul, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02913,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 1, 2013, ended November 26, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 26, 2012, an unidentified plainclothes police officer obscenely insulted Plaintiff Dalila Ben-David while at a restaurant. When Plaintiff Paul Ben-David confronted the officer, the officer challenged Paul to a fight. Paul walked away and the officer grabbed him and injured his shoulder. Without identifying himself as a police officer, the officer then pulled out a hidden firearm and pointed it at Plaintiffs. Another plainclothes officer sprayed mace in Paul's eyes without identifying himself. The officers then identified themselves and handcuffed and arrested Paul. An officer grabbed Dalila from behind and smashed her face twice against the hood of the car before arresting her. Plaintiffs were detained f...