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 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Simon, Ceon vs Detective Cruz, Erik, et al.
Case # 16CV01017,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 4, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was targeted as the suspect of a robbery even though there was no evidence linking him to crime. Plaintiff was arrested for the crime, charged with Robbery in the first, second and third degree, in violation of Penal Law 160.15(4), 160.10(2)(B), 160.05, Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree in violation of Penal Law 155.30(5), Menacing in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law 120.14(1), Petit Larceny in violation of 155.25, and harassment in violation of Penal Law 240.26. All charges were later dismissed. Plaintiff accuses defendant officers of withholding exculpatory evidence and fabricating evidence.
Gonzalez, Deborah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008937/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 20, 2013, ended May 14, 2015
$30,000 Settlement