Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Vogel, Carsten vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 24, 2014
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers stopped Plaintiff 1 on the street, searched him, found a utility knife he uses for work, and charged him with 265.01(1), which was ACD'd. On a separate occasions, Defendant officers did the same exact thing to Plaintiff 2 and 3.
Clark, Tyronne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2014, ended December 29, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while driving, dragged him out of the car despite him being handicapped, spewed racial slurs, and took him to the 103rd precinct. Plaintiff had to be hospitalized twice and officers continued using excessive force on him, angered by his inability to walk. Plaintiff charged with Possessing a forged instrument, OGA, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, and Improper Right Turn, which were all dismissed and sealed after 6 months.