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 3 known lawsuits, $45,350 total settlements.
Sylla, Cellou, vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01551,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 11, 2014, ended January 12, 2015
$8,350 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 10, 2013, Plaintiff picked up Defendant Hannah Forbes in his taxi at 4:30 am from a club and took her to the requested address. Upon arrival Defendant Forbes asked to be taken to a different address, and then another address. Plaintiff informed Defendant Forbes that his shift was ending, he needed to return the cab or be penalized, and that he could drop her at a safe place or a nearby police precinct. Defendant Forbes became upset and began to strike the Plaintiff with her heels, breaking the glass. She then exited the taxi and ran. Plaintiff called 911, advised them of what happened, and waited for the police to arrive. The police were able to locate Defendant Forbes, and after identifying her ...
Rosario, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00328,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 24, 2013, ended April 17, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Description: On or about February 9, 2012, Plaintiff was with two of his friends in the staircase of one of his friend’s apartment building when he was accosted by defendant officers and searched. Without probable cause, Defendants immediately placed Plaintiff under arrest, handcuffing his arms tightly behind his back, and falsely charged him with Possession of Marijuana. Defendants filled out false and/or misleading police reports and forwarded them to prosecutors at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Defendants falsely alleged that Plaintiff was observed to be in possession of marijuana in plain view. Plaintiff spent approximately twenty hours in police custody before the New York District Attor...
Brown v. The City of New York et a
Case # 12CV04870,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint