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 5 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Caesar, Irvyn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03759,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2015, ended December 2, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by Defendant Officers in an unmarked vehicle, and they proceeded to search him. During the search, the Defendant Officers retrieved from the plaintiff $500, only $207 of which was found in the Police invoice. Defendant Officers handcuffed and arrested the plaintiff, sending him to the 79th precinct. While there, the Plaintiff was strip searched. Within 24 hours, the Plaintiff was released after the District Attorney declined to prosecute.
Murdaugh, Lissette, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03256,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 19, 2015, ended February 22, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into apartment, ransacked it, arrested both Plaintiffs, not giving them privacy while they put on proper clothing, arrested them, charged them with false drug charges, which were later dismissed.
Addison, Johnny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07304,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2014, ended September 1, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing on the street when defendant officers assaulted him, resulted in hospitalization. No charges or outcome known.
Glover, Buddy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05460,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended July 29, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when defendant officers entered the apartment. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest and was taken to the precinct. The DA declined to prosecute the case later.
DiBenedetto v. City of New York
Case # 03CV04012,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed without Prejudice
Complaint,
Order of Discontinuance