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 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Galarza, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506691/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 21, 2020
Asad, Abdelaziz vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504201/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 4, 2019, ended August 6, 2019
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 5, 2018, plaintiff was sitting in his parked vehicle when he was searched by defendant officers who also searched his vehicle. Plaintiff was then falsely arrested and subjected to breathalyzer testing at the precinct. Even though there was no alcohol detected in plaintiff's blood, the defendant officer Campanello and others nonetheless had plaintiff charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. All charges were dismissed in their entirety on May 17, 2018.
Dabreo v. City of New York
Case # 08CV01295,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint