Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Cook, Marquis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00382,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 28, 2014, ended November 21, 2014
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside his building of residence. NYPD Officers Alyse Rich and Gary Cha, accompanied by PO Travis Tennant and Michael Sommer, unlawfully stopped and arrested Plaintiff. While in the process of arresting Plaintiff, one of the police officers grabbed Plaintiff, kneed him in the head, and punched him multiple times before slamming him to the ground and kicking him. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, and PO Cha told him that it's good for you black guys that they beat you up. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, then to the hospital, where his injuries were treated. Plaintiff was released without any charges ever being filed.