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 5 known lawsuits, $242,500 total settlements.
Robinson, Arnold vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02692,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2019, ended December 10, 2020
$187,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2017, defendant officers Rodriguez and Smith pulled over a car with plaintiff in the rear passenger seat. After complying with their orders to exit the car and submitting to an initial frisk, plaintiff fled the scene on foot and boarded a NYC MTA bus. Defendants Rodriguez and Smith pursued plaintiff and boarded the bus; After complying with orders to put his hands up and get on the floor, Rodriguez and Smith grabbed plaintiff's left arm and handcuffed plaintiff. After plaintiff was handcuffed, defendant Maldonado punched plaintiff multiple times in his face, mouth, and body while Rodriguez squeezed plaintiff's handcuffs and pulled his arms straight up. Defendant officers including Maldonado, Smit...
Jaime, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024697/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2018, ended January 24, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Mercado, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024695/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2018, ended January 24, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Jones, Shamel vs City of New York
Case # 030145/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 8, 2017
Santana, Sylvester vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025109/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2014
Settlement