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, $112,500 total settlements.
Dellaquila, Felicia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150213/2016,
Supreme Court - Richmond, May 13, 2016, ended September 11, 2017
$42,500 Settlement
Description: On February 24, 2015, at the 23rd Precinct, PF was suddenly and without warning detained, questioned and held within the custody of Police Officers who unlawfully and without justification arrested PF against her will and without probable cause. PF was handcuffed and placed in a cell in the Precinct where she did not receive any food and was not permitted to make any phone calls. PF was then handcuffed and placed in a van with others and transported to Central Booking where PF was searched and placed in a cell with others. PF was detained and held against her will by Detective Charles Kazak, Sergeant Yael Magori, Police Officer Valerie Matteo, and other members of the NYPD for a period of 1 day for which the PF...
Graham, Jessica C. vs Matteo, Valeri, et al.
Case # 14CV05815,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 12, 2014
Complaint
Mina, Pablo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05092,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 4, 2013, ended June 9, 2014
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 16 2012, Plaintiff Pablo Mina and girlfriend were walking towards plaintiff's car in Brooklyn New York. Officers Valerie Matteo and John Doe #1 & #2 approached plaintiff and attempted to grab plaintiff. Plaintiff stated the officers did not have the right to grab him and the officers stated they could do whatever they pleased. Plaintiff expressed he was leaving work from a school nearby and continued walking towards vehicle. Officers explained that plaintiff was under arrest. Plaintiff asked to speak to plaintiff's daughters who were waiting nearby. Officers #3-10 arrived. Plaintiff expressed he suffered from back and heart problems. John Doe #3 pepper sprayed plaintiff. Officers #4-10 punched...
