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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $167,000 total settlements.
Perry, Tony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300890/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 4, 2013, ended February 10, 2015
$9,000 Settlement
Valentin v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05195,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Dash v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV06634,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$8,000 Settlement
Settlement,
Complaint
Urretia v. The City of New York et. Al
Case # 10CV08361,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: In January 2009, Urretia was returning home, when police officers informed him that his apartment had been broken into. The POs then arrested him for criminal possession of a controlled substance despite not finding any marijuana on him. Then the PO's took Urretia to the police precinct where they conducted an invasive strip search. After the search, the PO's went back to Urretias home and destroyed several valuable items. The eventual charges against him were dismissed on September 30, 2010.
Cruz v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV09686,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation