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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Johnson, Stephanie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09561,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 17, 2017, ended January 31, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2016, Plaintiff Johnson met with her psychiatrist. Her psychiatrist reported that Plaintiff Johnson was a danger to herself, and officer Defendants Pacheo, Gutierrez, and Podlovits responded to Plaintiff's residence. Plaintiff Johnson partially opened the door, told Officers that she didn't wish to leave her home. Officers forced open the door, tackled Plaintiff Johnson to the floor. Plaintiff Johnson was brought to a hospital to receive treatment to the facial lacerations she suffered, and was released after hospital professionals confirmed that Plaintiff was not a suicide risk.
Apellaniz, Candida as Mng For P. 1, W., P. 2, W., and P. 3, W., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021156/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 24, 2016