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.
'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, $77,501 total settlements.
Moore, Noel vs Police, Department Of, Nyc
Case # 21CV06600,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2021, ended April 19, 2022
$32,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 1, 2020, Plaintiff participated in a peaceful protest. Officers placed barricades around plaintiff and others and began to arrest protestors, including plaintiff. Ofc. Adam Mellusi grabbed plaintiff and brought him to the ground. Plaintiff told the officer that he hadn't done anything wrong. Ofcs. Giselle Rodriguez, Joel Martinez, Alexander Bustamonte, and a John Doe came over and struck plaintiff to the ground, tasered him, and arrested him with tight handcuffs. Plaintiff had done nothing unlawful while protesting. Plaintiff complaint that his cuffs were too tight and Ofc. Domarecki intentionally stepped on plaintiff's hands and wrists. Plaintiff suffered injuries to his back, hands, wrists, ribs, legs...
Arzu, Dixon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00719,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 13, 2015, ended June 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 24, 2013, Plaintiff was staying a friend's residence in the Bronx. Defendant NYPD Officers entered the apartment forcefully, with their guns drawn. Along with his friends, Plaintiff was arrested for trespass despite Plaintiff's friend having the keys to the apartment on him. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and held in custody over night. The charges against Plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Davenport, Charles vs City of New York
Case # 300560/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 27, 2015, ended March 5, 2018
$22,500 Settlement
Johnson, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020877/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2015, ended March 5, 2018
$22,500 Settlement