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 3 known lawsuits, $905,001 total settlements.
The Estate of Reyes, Samuel (deceased) By Reyes, Samuel, Jr., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04880,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 29, 2016, ended October 5, 2017
$775,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While in the custody of the NYPD at the 49th Precinct, Plaintiff was found hanging from a bar inside of a holding cell at the Precinct approximately twenty five to thirty feet directly across from the front desk, which should have been monitored by an NYPD officer.
Barnes, Latisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09305,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 7, 2015, ended March 27, 2017
$130,001 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was issued a summons for unreasonable noise, ordering her to appear in Bronx Criminal Court on April 6, 2011. Plaintiff was late to court, but when she did appear, the summons was dismissed and the matter should have been closed. Despite resolution of the summons, however, a bench warrant was issued for hers arrest. Between July 29, 2011 and June 4, 2015, Plaintiff was arrested at least eleven times based on the phantom warrant.
Coleman et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 308903/2009,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint