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.
Scoma, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06693,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2017, ended May 9, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The defendant officer entered the plaintiff's home without a warrant, permission or authority and tasered the plaintiff twice. The plaintiff was taken to the hospital followed by the 68th Precinct. The charges were not mentioned in the complaint, but were all dismissed.
Graham, Jessica C. vs Matteo, Valeri, et al.
Case # 14CV05815,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 12, 2014
Complaint