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 6 known lawsuits, $158,000 total settlements.
Wright, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800714/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2022
Wright, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 453179/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, February 17, 2022
Jun, John F. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010653/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 20, 2018, ended April 1, 2021
Administrative Closing
Conner, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03743,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 31, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and charged for criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree by one defendant, officer Cuervo on August 16, 2015. The plaintiff was later acquitted on this charge. On February 28, 2016, the plaintiff was arrested for grand larceny in the fourth degree by one defendant, officer Soto. There were contradictions in Soto's statement in the felony complaint and his testimony to the grand jury. The plaintiff was convinced on this charge.
Watson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08045,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 21, 2015, ended February 6, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff arrested for a misdemeanor of marijuana possession. At precinct made to strip search. Was called homophobic names. Then was thrown on the floor, handcuffed, and punched and kicked then taken to the holding cell until EMS arrived to take him to the hospital.
Rodriguez, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155475/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, June 4, 2014, ended March 10, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
