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.
'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, $100,386 total settlements.
Demski, Jennifer Welch vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150089/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, February 4, 2019
Drew, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV10557,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 30, 2018
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2018, Mr. Keith Drew was stopped, then arrested by Officer Wilfred Martinez at 42nd Street and 7th Ave. Mr. Drew was told he would be charged with Unauthorized Sale of Certain Transportation Services, but was arraigned for a felony, Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Mr. D
Charles, Freddie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03547,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 15, 2013, ended September 11, 2014
$60,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Judgment
Description: On June 2, 2011 Plaintiff Freddie Charles was exiting a bodega near E 167th St and Clay Ave in the Bronx when he was shoved from behind by one of the defendant officers. Plaintiff was then immediately put in handcuffs that were excessively tight and transported to the precinct. No officers responded to his requests to loosen the handcuffs. Defendant officers, including officer Maria Brito, then falsified reports of disorderly conduct, obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest which the DA declined to prosecute. Plaintiff was held in custody for over 30 hours.
Lee v. Santiago et al
Case # 12CV02558,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,385 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Order Granting Fees
