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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $633,500 total settlements.
Benson-Staebler, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04519,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 4, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attacked by another apartment occupant, Ms. Obi, at the incident time and date. Officers called to the scene, P.O Bravo and P.O. Vasco, took note that Ms. Obi claimed the defendant stole her cell phone. Officers left the scene at about 4:30 PM. At around 11:00 PM that day, defendant Sgt. Shaun Brown and P.O. Michael Caracciolo arrived to the apartment building where the plaintiff was arrested and processed at the 81th precinct. Plaintiff was never read his Miranda rights. At Brooklyn Central Booking, he was arraigned on 10 criminal charges (3 felonies).After being released after his arraignment, the plaintiff filed a complaint with the NYPD IAB where he spoke to defendant Lt. Blake at the 81st pre...
Jennings, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06377,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2014, ended April 3, 2019
$445,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Jury Verdict
Description: On April 23, 2014, the plaintiff picked up his child pursuant to a Family Court order. The child's mother called 911 and instructed defendant police officers to arrest the plaintiff. Plaintiff gave defendant officers the Family Court order showing that he was lawfully present to pick up his child from the mother. Defendant police officers ignored the order, tackled, kicked, and punched the plaintiff. The defendant police officers are Andrew Yurkiw (shield no. 13610), Joseph Solomito (shield no. 14389), Amber Lagrandier (shield no. 5373), and sergeant Shaun Brown (shield no. 875).
Breland, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05752,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended May 15, 2015
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2013, while Plaintiff was walking on an avenue, NYPD Officer Kevin McMahon and Sergeant Shaun Brown blocked Plaintiff's path with their marked NYPD vehicle and began yelling at Plaintiff from their vehicle. After Plaintiff entered a nearby store, McMahon and Brown exited their vehicle and followed Plaintiff into the store. Inside the store, they used excessive and unnecessary force on Plaintiff and then placed Plaintiff under arrest. (The complaint does not clarify any further details of the force.) Plaintiff was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. On June 21, 2013, Plaintiff was granted an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal and released. Defendants lacked probable cause or ...
Edwards, Rasheed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500893/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 16, 2013, ended September 16, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Penel et al v. Slavin et al
Case # 11CV05195,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint