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 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Wahab Abdel, Walid vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05708,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 26, 2017, ended May 27, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 24, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully operating a food pushcart as a vendor in Manhattan when he was arrested by NYPD Officers, including P.O. Roa, for moving a planter box that had been placed in his usual spot for his cart. Earlier that morning, six NYPD officers had come by and told Plaintiff he could place his pushcart there and move the planters. An hour later, other officers arrived and told him he needed to move his cart and put the planters back. Plaintiff refused, and officers arrested him, kicking his lefts open and hurting his back. They then cuffed him and placed him in the car. P.O. Roa removed Plaintiff's wallet and keys from his pockets, hooked his cart to his van and drove it to the corne...
Yates, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01793,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2013, the Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle. He received medical treatment and came back home. Next day, a Marshall tried to forcibly enter the Plaintiff's apartment to take pictures. The plaintiff kept the Marshall's ID and left for work. Few hours later, the Marshall banged on the apartment door of the Plaintiff. The plaintiff's wife called the Plaintiff, who in turn called 911. The PO's at the scene, forcibly detained the plaintiff and pepper sprayed him, withouht any regards to the injury sustained as part of the accident the previous night. Upon multiple court appearances later, all charges were dismissed by the DA.