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.
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Named in 3 known lawsuits, $14,501 total settlements.
Taylor, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02004,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 11, 2018
Morgan, Adrian L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 22, 2017, ended August 13, 2019
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was walking near his house when suddenly several NYPD cars arrived and stated that plaintiff needed to go to the hospital. Without prompt, the officers began using excessive force including ripping plaintiff's shirt, placing him in a submission hold and pressing a knee against plaintiff's lower back. Plaintiff was placed in the building for mental observation and given painkillers for two weeks.
Johnson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05296,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2017, ended January 5, 2018
$12,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by approx. three plainclothes officers (the defendants) in an unmarked police car after he parked his Mercedes Benz. The defendants told the plaintiff to get back in the car but the plaintiff stood by his car and conversed with the officers. Defendant P.O. Valcourt told plaintiff to get inside his car and open the door but the plaintiff informed the officers that his car was already locked and would accept a ticket instead. The defendants persisted with their intent of looking inside his car. Defendant Valcourt then arrested the plaintiff, continued to ask for the plaintiff's car keys, and the officers on scene plotted to "take [the plaintiff] down" among each other. Plaintiff was place...