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.
'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, $1,560,000 total settlements.
Melendez, Giselle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05390,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 10, 2018, ended June 16, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was being driven in a car by her boyfriend when it was pulled over by Defendant Officers. Officers placed boyfriend under arrest. When Plaintiff attempted to record the incident on her phone, Defendant Officer pushed her back into the car which caused her to lose consciousness, handcuffed her, took her to the hospital, then charged her with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, attempted assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. All charges have been dismissed.
Coleman-Yarborough, Erica V City of New York, et al.
Case # 308084/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2011, ended January 13, 2017
$1,500,000 Settlement
Rivera v. City of New York
Case # 306455/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Settlement
Complaint