Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $235,000 total settlements.
Earle, Jemal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00171,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at the DMV to plead not guilty to a traffic summons given to him by Officer Rivelli. As Plaintiff left the hearing, Officer Rivelli told him to "come here" and then punched him in the face. Plaintiff was then arrested by multiple officers, brought to the 105th Precinct, and charged with OGA, resisting arrest, and Dis Con, which were all later dismissed.
Archer, Maynard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03979,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2012, ended October 4, 2014
$175,000 Settlement
Ellis Stipulation.pdf,
Ellis.pdf
Description: Plaintiff was handcuffed tightly and punched in the face by defendant officers while in route to a precinct. Plaintiff was denied medical treatment, but eventually went to the hospital and had to undergo 2 surgeries due to his injuries.
Christie, Jamal A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006154/2012,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 28, 2012, ended July 3, 2014
$60,000 Settlement