Conclusion Meanings:
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $32,075 total settlements.
Felton v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV08579,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,075 Settlement
Stipulation
Velez v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV06388,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in an a altercation with another male when Defendant officers approached, slammed him to the ground, assaulted him, handcuffed him, and took him to the 13th precinct. Plaintiff was then taken to the hospital, charged with Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, and Attempted Assault in the Third Degree, which were reduced to a violation to which Plaintiff pled guilty.