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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Minus, Omar vs Howard, Edward, et al.
Case # 17CV04827,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 18, 2017, ended September 22, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2011, Detective Jason Miller issued an arrest for a drug transaction despite a lack of tangible property. Officer Edward Howard applied a chokehold while arresting Plaintiff and denied him medical treatment for seven hours. Plaintiff sustained a swollen neck and throat, blurred vision, and scrapes on his knees and face from the chokehold. Officer Anthony Bombolino swore falsely under oath on arrest reports, during pre-trial hearings, during the jury trial, and before the Grand Jury that he had recovered bags of crack cocaine from the ground during the arrest. Officer Howard swore falsely under oath before the Grand Jury that Plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for swallowing drugs instead of f...
Ricketts, Christian vs Det. Bombolino, Anthony, et al.
Case # 151435/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, March 17, 2016, ended December 5, 2016
Zero Disposition
Lauria v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV04666,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)
Abraham v. New York City Police Department et al
Case # 14CV08762,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint