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, $300,000 total settlements.
Nauhn, James Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06057,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2015, ended July 27, 2018
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in their home and heard loud noises outside. Edwin Nauhn opened the door to see what was happening and officers sprayed him with pepper spray and entered the home without a warrant or consent. Officers also hit Beindu Nauhn and James Nauhn Sr with pepper spray. The Plaintifs asked the officers to leave and the officers grabbed and assaulted the Plaintiffs. When the Plaintiffs attempted to film the officers, the officers forcibly grabbed their phones and threatened to arrest them. Edwin Nauhn and James S. Nauhn were handcuffed and brought outside with no shoes and taken to the precinct. Edwin Nauhn was only wearing his boxers. The officers destroyed property in the home.
While held at the prec...
Anderson, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05731,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended June 9, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 12, 2011, Police Officer Wagner, 107th Precinct, (P.O. Wagner) stopped Mr. Reginald Anderson's van and forced it to pull over without cause or justification. Mr. Anderson was unlawfully forced to remain at the scene. P.O. Wagner first claimed that he stopped Mr. Anderson for speeding. He then changed his reason and claimed Mr. Anderson failed to stop for a stop sign. He then changed his reason again and claimed he stopped Mr. Anderson for his van's allegedly tinted windows. Sergeant Milligan (Sgt. Milligan) arrived and unlawfully searched Mr. Anderson's van. There was nothing illegal or suspicious in the van. P.O. Wagner and Sgt. Milligan falsely issued Mr. Anderson a summons for transporting building...
