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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $57,500 total settlements.
Baerga, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155493/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, July 19, 2022
Cruz, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158098/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, September 2, 2021
Kye, Kiyee, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV03660,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 11, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2020, Plaintiff was escorting his cousin Ms. Kiyee, an essential worker, from work to home when they encounter a group of officers, believe to include some of the defendants, chasing a young Black man and tackling him to the sidewalk. Plaintiff instructed his cousin to start recording the actions on a cell phone, remaining a safe distance from the officers. At that time, Defendant Maloney and one other named Defendant pointed at Plaintiff and directed defendants Cheung, Shouldis, Ambrecht, and one other Defendant to walk toward Plaintiff. Defendant officers instructed Plaintiff and his cousin to move back, with which they complied, with Plaintiff raising his hands over his head as he stepped back. De...
Tartt, Curtis E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028466/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 20, 2020, ended August 25, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Santos, Ivan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030862/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 25, 2018
Torres, Jessie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021759/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 15, 2018, ended October 12, 2018
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 7., 2017. Jessie Torres was assaulted and arrested by Officer Mayko Matos and Officer Richard Planamenta. Mr. Torres was criminally charged, but the charges were dismissed.