Conclusion Meanings:
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $427,500 total settlements.
Lopez, Ernesto vs Nyc Police Dept Officer Gamble, et al.
Case # 21CV02492,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2021, ended May 16, 2024
$400,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiff was participating in a peaceful protest against police brutality in downtown Brooklyn, when he was battered and unlawfully and with excessive force arrested by NYPD Officers. During the protest, NYPD Officers suddenly, unprovoked, and without warning, assaulted and arrested protesters. Plaintiff witnessed and recorded with his phone Defendant Sheppard shove a woman to the ground. Plaintiff said "hey!" in response but did not otherwise act. Defendant Sheppard immediately turned to Plaintiff and ordered to have him arrested. Defendant Gamble and others attacked Plaintiff from behind, struck his head with a baton, tackled him to the ground injuring his wrist and forehead and cracking his...
Piecyk, John Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508559/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 1, 2018, ended May 11, 2020
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 28, 2017 around 6 pm, plaintiff was stopped by police and was assaulted including being held at gun point, handcuffed very tightly, stricken, and restrained. The plaintiff was then held for 17 hours in custody. Police alleged that there was an open warrant in the bronx, which was later found to be false.
