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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $257,000 total settlements.
El, Sage vs Black, Calvin S. et al.
Case # 23CV10317,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 20, 2023
Abdoulaye, Abdou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06283,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2016, the plaintiff’s roommates told him an officer had his photo and wanted to question him. Plaintiff called defendant White, who told him to appear at the 44th precinct. Upon his arrival, the Plaintiff was placed under arrest based on an accusation that he committed a robbery at knife-point. The defendants did not produce a warrant for his arrest. He was handcuffed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell. The handcuffs were placed excessively tight and held in place for several hours, resulting in blood loss, numbness, and superficial bruising. The Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by the arresting officers. Detective James White, Officer Claudio Velez, Officers Calvin Black, Jason Valentino, and...
Rodriguez, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020121/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2016, ended February 27, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Perez, Melvin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00045,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2015, ended August 21, 2015
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Matias, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021973/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 20, 2013, ended April 1, 2015
$160,000 Settlement
