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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $403,500 total settlements.
James, Andrew J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05481,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 7, 2013, ended June 27, 2014
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 14, 2012, Plaintiff was stopped by NYPD Officers Torres, Forgione, and Phillips, who allegedly smelled a strong odor of burning marijuana and searched Plaintiff and his vehicle. Officer Torres unlawfully arrested Plaintiff and submitted false statements which were signed off by Officer Forgione to the district attorney's office. Officer Torres again perjured himself on December 14, 2012 at a pretrial hearing. The district attorney dismissed all charges against Plaintiff on April 9, 2013.
Mckoy, Patricia, Adm. For Estate of Deravin, Jacqueline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013512/2011,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 10, 2011, ended March 6, 2020
$325,000 Settlement
Robb et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06065,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation