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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $102,500 total settlements.
Khazin v. The City of New York et al
Case # 17CV03779,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Sgt. Valentin Khazin's claims that he was targeted with unjustified payback from higher ups because he wouldn't help make life miserable for another Police Officer Dana Harge who had filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.
Torres et al v. Rodriguez et al
Case # 08CV07381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$70,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was falsely arrested by P.O. RICHARD LAUDMAN, who failed to properly investigate the matter prior to arresting the matter prior to the Plaintiffs arrest as a proper investigation would have proven the innocence of this Plaintiff. In addition to the foregoing, this Plaintiff was thrown to the ground, dragged by her hair and handcuffed. Plaintiff 2 ,3 ,4, 5, 6, and 7 were also falsely arrested at the same time and place. Plaintiff 5 sustained a hairline fracture from officer's force
Negron et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02128,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$32,500 Settlement
Stipulation
