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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $77,002 total settlements.
Shepherd, Ryshon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06141,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2013, ended April 6, 2016
$5,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 8th, 2013, plaintiff saw his brother being arrested. Plaintiff's brother asked him to take the car. As plaintiff was getting the keys, an officer pushed him. The officer began to choke plaintiff after plaintiff asked for the PO's badge number. Plaintiff was then arrested.
Shepherd, Rayvon vs Det. Mayer, Robert, et al.
Case # 13CV06142,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2013
Complaint
Fashakin, Jannet vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05699,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2012, plaintiff called the police regarding a break in at 177 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (On July 10 and 12, 2012, individuals witnessed Kissia Diomande break into a second floor apartment of the building, managed by Ayoola Realty which is owned by plaintiff.) Officers, including Lerte and Hussain, told plaintiff a trespasser has 24 hours to leave the premises, and if Diomande had not left the premises by 6 P.M. on July 20, 2012, to call the police. On July 20, 2012, plaintiff called the police because Diomande had not vacated the apartment. Officers, including McGrath, arrived and told plaintiff he was overruling the officers from the previous day and Diomande would be allowed to stay. On July...
Arias, Isidro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02816,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 12, 2013, ended May 2, 2014
$20,001 Settlement
Complaint