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.
'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, $71,000 total settlements.
Neita, Machel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708698/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, April 15, 2021, ended January 30, 2023
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2020, plaintiff was approached by police officer Hughes and two other unidentified police officers. Absent warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or legal justification, the officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained plaintiff, using excessive force. This stop was solely the result of plaintiff's race. Plaintiff was then falsely and maliciously prosecuted with a crime. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorable.
Singh, Arshpreet vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV02072,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2020, ended November 2, 2020
$11,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 22, 2019, five NYPD officers responding to a 911 call asked Plaintiff, who was praying, to leave his prayer room. When Plaintiff asked why he had to leave the room, the officers did not respond and instead began punching and kicking him in his legs, stomach, arms and face while pushing him to the ground for about four minutes. Officers forced Plaintiff into an ambulance and then searched him.