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, $225,002 total settlements.
Dixon, John, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06271,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2016, ended January 10, 2018
$90,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were asleep in their home when they woke to the defendant officers forcibly entering their home. The apartment was searched and the plaintiffs were handcuffed and taken to a nearby precinct. Nothing illegal was found in the apartment but the plaintiffs were still charged with possession of a controlled substance. The charges were later dismissed.
Thomas, Maryetta vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 3, 2013, ended December 16, 2013
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On September 21, 2011 at approximately 9:00 AM, plaintiff Maryetta Thomas was present in her home when defendants Jean-Bernard Remy, Michael Petitto, Richard Alerte, "John" Prendergast, Dominick Maranzano, "JOHN DOE", and "JANE DOE" entered plaintiff's apartment with their guns drawn. A defendant officer discharged his weapon at plaintiff's ten month old puppy, causing him severe physical injuries. The defendant officers ordered plaintiff to lie on the floor and handcuffed her. After searching the apartment the defendant officers arrested plaintiff without probable cause to believe that she actually possessed contraband. The officers stopped and ate breakfast while plaintiff was handcuffed in the police vehicle...
Williams v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02946,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Shamblee v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03848,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Labrew v. The City of New York
Case # 07CV04641,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint