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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $27,000 total settlements.
Nantwi, Messiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800996/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 21, 2022
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2021, Plaintiff Messiah Nantwi was approached by an unmarked vehicle containing Defendants Police Officer Erick Reyes, Police Officer Malik Underwood, Sergeant Darren Earl. The individual Defendants decided to pursue plaintiff by foot and vehicle. Plaintiff was then tackled to the ground by one of the defendant officers. During this time-period all three defendant officers drew their weapons and began firing at plaintiff while he was on the ground laying in a fetal position with his back positioned towards the officers. The Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, and victimized by Defendants who engaged in excessive force by shooting at plaintiff approximately 35 times while he was on the ground. Pla...
Ramos, Frances vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022342/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2020, ended February 14, 2022
$2,500 Settlement
Ramos, Frances vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022347/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2020, ended February 14, 2022
$9,000 Settlement
Hernandez, Julian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022262/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 7, 2018, ended February 14, 2019
$15,500 Settlement