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, $62,500 total settlements.
Figueroa, Heriberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00847,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2018, ended September 24, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants approached the Plaintiff in plain clothing and asked if they could search the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff complied and asked why to which the Defendants did not provide an answer. Defendant Officer maced Plaintiff in the face while he was not engaging in any violent of threatening behavior. Defendant Officers handcuffed and arrested the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the local hospital and then to Kings County Central Booking. Defendant Officers proved false allegations that the Plaintiff refused to be searched, cursed at the Defendant Officers, and walked away. Later, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed when he acceded to an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.
Pascual, Gilberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010305/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 21, 2014, ended November 7, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Villa, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506166/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 14, 2014, ended November 21, 2015
$27,500 Settlement