Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $37,500 total settlements.
Legend, Melanie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02159,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2017, ended February 3, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by an unmarked vehicle when leaving a store. The vehicle stopped and the defendants exited and approached the plaintiff. They demanded her identification, she produced it, and the plaintiffs asked for her "real" name. The plaintiff was searched, had her shirt lifted, and pulled down her pants. The defendants made derogatory comments about the plaintiff's transgender woman identity. The defendants refused to provide their badge number when asked. One officer pulled out his handcuffs and told the plaintiff that he would be watching her.
Hanuka, Shaul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05231,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2016, ended February 8, 2018
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was standing near an automobile the defendant officers were searching. The officers found empty needles inside of the vehicle, which was later explained to be used by an individual for his insulin injections. The defendant officers falsely reported there was heroine in the needles and charged the plaintiff who was near the vehicle with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. The charge was later dismissed.
Akpoke, Nchewi, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06960,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2015
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Hesterhagen pulled over Plaintiff's car saying he "wanted to investigate", saw garden tools through the window, and then forcefully pulled Plaintiff out of the car. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree for the garden tools, which he pleaded guilty to.