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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $97,000 total settlements.
Trusty, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01155,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2016, ended April 11, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff outside NYCHA housing, asked for his ID, and threw him against the wall, chocked him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff lost consciousness and was sent to the hospital2nd incident: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff, took his keys from his pocket, and entered and searched his apartment.. IAB investigated both incidents. Plaintiff was not charged with a crime.
Daniels, Amber, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00190,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2016, ended February 13, 2020
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs awoke to multiple officers in their apartment with guns drawn. Plaintiffs were not allowed to fully clothe themselves and were arrested and brought to the 88th Precinct while the officers searched their apartment. One Plaintiff was given a DAT that was later dismissed for an alleged marijuana cigarette that was found in the apartment.
Vasconcelo v. City of New York
Case # 06CV01188,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
First Amended Complaint