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, $185,000 total settlements.
Roman, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05680,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 17, 2016, ended February 12, 2018
$130,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was leaving an establishment when he happened upon a fight and got stuck in it. Defendant Officers then arrived, arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 48th Precinct, and charged him with assault and weapon possession for allegedly stabbing an individual with a knife they recovered. Officers continually ignored exonerating evidence and Plaintiff went to trial where he was acquitted of all charges.
Espinal, Gyancarlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023574/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 27, 2016, ended December 13, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Cannon, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301792/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 27, 2015, ended June 21, 2016
$47,500 Settlement