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 2 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Tondreau, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended June 19, 2015
$45,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2013, Plaintiff and his business associate left a bar in downtown Manhattan and had hailed a taxi. At that time, a police vehicle driven by Officer G. Mejia and Officer B. Jagdeo who said "get the fuck out" of the cab. The cab was then pulled over, and Officer Mejia and Officer Jagdeo threw Plaintiff to the ground on his back and beat him about the head, fact and body with close fists. At this time, a second police vehicle driven by Sergeant G. Faliean and Officer L. Prehan pulled up to the scene, who proceeded to also punch Plaintiff. Officers also used their taser guns on Plaintiff at least seven or eight times without explanation. Ultimately, Plaintiff was put into a position on his stomach, h...
Woldt, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150815/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, February 3, 2015, ended August 4, 2015
$9,500 Settlement