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, $21,250 total settlements.
Niazi, Masahb vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV01069,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2022, ended November 21, 2022
$21,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2020, Plaintiff was seated in the front passenger seat of a friend’s car which was parked a few blocks from his apartment in Queens, New York. NYPD officer Luis Reyes approached the driver’s side window. Officer Reyes pulled the car’s owner—Plaintiff’s friend—out of the car and began to beat him. Then an unknown NYPD officer appeared at Plaintiff’s door and pulled Plaintiff from his seat. The officer used such force that Plaintiff’s face struck the door, chipping his front tooth. The officers then arrested Plaintiff and detained him for nearly 24 hours. His handcuffs were so tight that they caused lacerations and pain on both wrists. Plaintiff was denied water, a phone call, and opportunity to sp...
P.P.H. et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 17CV06170,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers Brady and Terrell falsely arrested an individual and forced him to sign a statement implicating Plaintiff in a robbery. ADA Slott also helped intimidate the individual to implicate the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was arrested as a result of the identification, brought to the 42nd Precinct, and charged with Robbery in the first and third degree, Grand Larceny in the 4th degree. Plaintiff is currently incarcerated while the charges are pending.