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 3 known lawsuits, $89,500 total settlements.
Johnson, Markeece vs Pallone, Sean, et al.
Case # 151127/2018,
Supreme Court - Richmond, September 10, 2018, ended August 29, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 6th, 2015, Plaintiff parked his car and exited it when he was stopped by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff asked the defendant officers why he was being stopped and was given no reason. Defendant officers then suddenly grabbed Plaintiff and threw him onto the ground, injuring his left knee and leg. Defendant officers then handcuffed Plaintiff and forcefully lifted him into the backseat of the police car. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and detained around 24 hours before being unlawfully charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing government administration. Plaintiff was then taken to the hospital for the injuries inflicted by Defendant Officers. All charges against plaintiff were later dismissed.
Baskerville, Evan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05572,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2014, ended February 4, 2016
$29,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer stopped Plaintiff on the street, asked for his ID, and then Officer Dasilva punched him in the face. All Defendant Officers then assaulted Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, took him to PSA 3, denied him medical attention. Charged with open container and resisting arrest, which were ACD'd at arraignments.
Gonzalez, Ana an Mng of S.,s. vs Police Officer Pallone, Sean, et al.
Case # 13CV04569,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2013, ended December 18, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 1, 2013, Plaintiff S.S. was stopped without reasonable suspicion by NYPD Officers in the hallway of an apartment building he was visiting. The Officers viciously assaulted Plaintiff with fists and batons, causing Plaintiff to suffer an asthma attack. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and unlawfully arrested. At the precinct, the Officers falsely informed employees of the District Attorney's Office that they had observed Plaintiff trespass and resist arrest and falsified police paperwork to that affect. The Officers refused to obtain medical treatment for Plaintiff. After approximately 18 hours in custody, Plaintiff was released.