Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04631,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 1, 2015
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers went to Plaintiff's residence, tackled him, arrested him, and brought him to the 109th Precinct as a robbery suspect. Det. Cvitkovic identified Plaintiff as the suspect from video footage saying he was 100% certain it was him. Plaintiff spent 2.5 years at Rikers awaiting trial until he was acquitted.
Gordon, Kamoye vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000549/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 10, 2013, ended December 3, 2013
$30,000 Settlement