Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $140,500 total settlements.
Cruz, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05098,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2017, ended December 20, 2018
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: NYPD officers approached Plaintiff's car and alleged to have smelled and found marijuana. Defendant Officers searched and damaged the car, arrested plaintiff , and charged him with violation of PL 120- 14 Menacing in the Second Degree, Pl 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, PL 265.01- 2 Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, PL 221.10-1 Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the 5th Degree and PL 240-20-1 Disorderly Conduct. Charges were ACD.
Tucker, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01405,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2016, ended September 14, 2016
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at the barber shop where he works when Defendant plainclothes officers raided it, handcuffed Plaintiff, kicked him, and took him to a local precinct and then central booking where he was held for awhile until being unconditionally released without seeing a judge.
Nunez, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04056,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 29, 2013, ended December 23, 2014
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Tucker v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04369,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered the barber shop, handcuffed and arrested the plaintiff using excessive force.