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 2 known lawsuits, $167,500 total settlements.
Wilkins, Shannon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV02281,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2022, ended October 26, 2023
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2019 Plaintiff was visiting his friends in Brooklyn when NYPD officers Delare Rathour and John Does 1-10 broke down the door to force their way into the residence with guns drawn. Plaintiff and his friends were thrown on the ground and arrested without reason then transported him to the precinct. NYPD officers falsely informed Kings County D.A. that they observed Plaintiff committing various crimes. Plaintiff was charged with unknown crimes that were eventually dismissed in July 2019. Plaintif alleges Officers Delare Rathour and John Does 1-10 were all involved in the false arrest, denial of fair trial, malicious prosecution, failure to intervene, and excessive force.
Armstrong, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05570,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 23, 2014, ended April 11, 2015
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2013, Anthony Armstrong left his apartment to go to a deli near the corner of Nostrand Avenue and President Street in Brooklyn, NY when he was stopped by the defendant officers, Sergeant William Kong, NYPD Officer Vincent Giambalvo and NYPD Officer Delare Rathour. The officers asked Mr. Armstrong to return to the precinct with them. Mr. Armstrong attempted to leave the area but Sgt. Kong jumped on Mr. Armstrong and gratuitously and unnecessarily forced his face into the ground causing injury. Officers Giambalvo and Rathour failed to intervene and stop Sgt. Kong's excessive use of force against the plaintiff., despite the oppurtunity to do so.
