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 4 known lawsuits, $1,000 total settlements.
Pulice, Salvatore vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152128/2021,
Supreme Court - Richmond, November 15, 2021
Pulice, Salvatore vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020002/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 15, 2021
Pulice, Salvatore vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00556,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 11, 2020, ended May 19, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2018, plaintiff was violently tackled by NYPD officers dressed in civilian clothing, including William Gavigan, Aldo Yubini, Christopher McKenna, Jesse Colon, Richard Guerrieri, Malcolm Danziger, Stephanie Mazza, Paul Montana and Jeffrey Taszymowicz. While Plaintiff was on the ground, Defendants kicked, punched, and struck him in the head and body, despite Plaintiff not resisting. Defendants then placed Plaintiff in excessively tight handcuffs, and continued to punch, kick, and strike him. Plaintiff was then dragged to a public roadway, where defendants arranged for an ambulance which transported him to a hospital. Defendants later forwarded fabricated, misleading, or incomplete evidence to prosec...
Acosta, Elena, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02207,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended February 19, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While pulled over on the side of the road to consult GPS, Defendant Andrews, a retired officer, approached the car, made Plaintiffs exit at gunpoint, and called for backup. Other officers arrived, searched the car, and arrested Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were each charged with 140.10(a) Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree and Plaintiff 3 was also charged with 265.01(1) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree for a legal work knife, and 140.05 Trespass, all later dismissed