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 3 known lawsuits, $450,000 total settlements.
Muhammad, Hassan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00625,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 31, 2017, ended December 7, 2017
$450,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Three days before Plaintiff's arrest, an individual was shot a block away from Plaintiff's home, where Plaintiff was during that time. Shortly after, Plaintiff exited his building and was stopped and questioned by officers about his location. NYPD obtained video footage, confirming Plaintiff's location at the time of the shooting. Nonetheless, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff on attempted murder and other felony charges. Plaintiff was placed in a sham lineup and wrongfully identified by the witness. Plaintiff spent about seven months on Rikers Island, where he was sprayed with several chemical agents on several occasions. After prosecutors reviewed the video footage, Plaintiff was ROR and charges were dism...
Palacios, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00386,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2015, ended September 11, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 22, 2014, Plaintiff Alex Palacios was at his work at 7 AM when defendant officers (including officer Greaney) approached and arrested him. Plaintiff was placed in a black car and driven around for about 4 hours before being taken to the 40th precinct. He was questioned by officers including defendants Monge and/or Chevere. Officer Chevere showed numerous photos to the victim of a crime. Chevere was aware that the victim was unable to adequately describe her attacker by age or other physical characteristics. However, CHEVERE knew that the victim described her attacker as 6’,1”. Nonetheless, CHEVERE showed random of photos of possible suspects, one or more of which was 5’,6”, some seven inches shorter tha...
Palacios v. The City Of New York
Case # 15CV00386,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his place of work and took him to the 40th Precinct because he was identified as an attacker by a victim who was influenced by the officers. No charges were ever filed against Plaintiff.