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 4 known lawsuits, $3,000 total settlements.
Spann-Armour, Lavarr vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 709376/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 15, 2020
Reid, Kevin vs City of New York et al.
Case # 718487/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, December 28, 2018, ended March 15, 2019
Zero Disposition
Rivera, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09850,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 12, 2016, ended November 1, 2016
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant undercover officers approached Plaintiff on the street with guns drawn, threw him against a wall, searched him, found his prescribed meds, arrested him, and took him to the 25th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with 220.03 which was later dismissed.
Shaheed, Waheedah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03480,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants arrived at plaintiff's residence and demanded entry. Plaintiff's son opened the door and defendants entered without permission. Defendants ordered plaintiff to accompany them. Plaintiff refused, and defendant Kroski grabbed plaintiff by the arm and threw her to the floor. Defendant Kroski then proceeded punch plaintiff in the face and strangle her. Defendants then handcuffed plaintiff and transported her to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was then transported to a hospital. All charges brought against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.