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.
'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, $19,000 total settlements.
Sherman, Avroham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05359,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 26, 2018, ended October 29, 2019
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 5, 2017, plaintiff agreed to loan $160.00 to an acquaintance in exchange for his phone as collateral. The acquaintance then conspired with officer Hernandez to have plaintiff arrested for grand larceny after he refused to return the phone without repayment of the loan. Officers Joseph and Stewart went to plaintiff's apartment and falsely arrested him, refusing to watch the cellphone recording that evidenced the loan agreement between plaintiff and his acquaintance.
Zeidman, Nathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05375,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 22, 2017, ended June 21, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers went to Plaintiff's apartment because he allegedly had his son with him although he did not have lawful custody of the son. Defendant Officers used excessive force on the Plaintiff and charged him with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, PL 195.05 and Resisting Arrest, PL 205.30, which were later dismissed.