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.
'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, $62,500 total settlements.
Sankara, Ahmadou vs O'hara, Liam, et al.
Case # 15CV07761,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 21, 2016, ended June 22, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 6, 2015, plaintiff was sitting in a parked car when defendant O'Hara approached him and began to question him. proceeded to search his person and his car. Defendant O’Hara explained that he was questioning Sankara because he was parked in front of a church, an assertion that Sankara contends was factually incorrect. Defendant O’Hara accused Sankara of possessing a stolen phone and proceeded to search plaintiff's car and wallet. Defendant O’Hara subsequently falsely testified before a grand jury that Sankara had a forged driver’s license. Plaintiff was ultimately indicted and convicted of the charges brought against him.
Greene, Connie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156275/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, October 19, 2015
Greene, Connie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156274/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, October 19, 2015, ended July 27, 2018
$37,500 Settlement
Phillips, Kayla vs Barney's New York Inc., et al.
Case # 14CV00820,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 29, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 28, 2013, Plaintiff was a lawful patron within a retail store, shopping for a designer handbag while she was being monitored by Sergeant Erica Triebel, Officer Brian Kusterer, and two unnamed officers. Plaintiff purchased the designer bag and was physically accosted by the four officers at the subway station. Thereafter, Plaintiff was detained, questioned and interrogated by the officers against her will and without her consent or permission. The officers interrogated Plaintiff with specific information about her purchase obtained from their cooperation with the retail store. Plaintiff was suspected because of her racial identity. Plaintiff returned the designer bag to the retail store for ...