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, $136,940 total settlements.
Cohen, Lance vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03737,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2018, ended February 16, 2023
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Three defendant officers arrested the plaintiff with violent and excessive force. The defendants repeatedly struck the plaintiff on the head and in the face, until the Plaintiff succumbed to various injuries, including left medial wall and orbital floor ìblowoutî fractures, which required reconstructive surgery and the implementation of hardware. To any extent that the defendants did not participate in the excessive force, they failed to intervene. The Plaintiff was then transported to a local area hospital.
Robinson, Sha-King R vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507115/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 12, 2018, ended December 17, 2020
$100,000 Settlement
Taylor, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05887,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2016, ended August 3, 2018
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, ordered him to exit, illegally searched plaintiff and his vehicle, and handcuffed plaintiff in over tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was brought to the 73rd Precinct and charged with possession of an illegal knife, which was later dismissed.
Holley, Tony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00383,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2016, ended February 8, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was in his parked car talking to a friend when defendant officers approached, forced him to exit the vehicle, and forcibly pushed him to the floor. Plaintiff 2 attempted to record the incident and was attacked by the officers. Plaintiffs were arrested, taken to the 73rd Precinct, and charged with OGA, Resisting Arrest, and Dis Con. Charges were later dismissed against both Plaintiffs.
Geico Indemnity Company Aso Chang, Tatum, et al. vs City of New York
Case # 026046-2015,
Civil Court - Queens, December 11, 2015, ended June 11, 2018
$1,940 Settlement
Holley, Jeffy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01202,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 18, 2015, ended February 8, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Plaintiff stepped out of a deli and was accosted by Defendants officer Walsh who immediately arrested him, tightly handcuffed him, and forcefully searched him. Plaintiff was brought to the 75th Precinct, strip-searched, and then charged with PL 220.39 'Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree', which was later dismissed. 2nd Incident: Defendant officers arrived at a party and began to assault a female there. Plaintiff's brother started recording the incident and was then assaulted as well. When Plaintiff told them to stop he was also assaulted, arrested, taken to the 73rd Precinct, denied medical care, and charged with PL 120.05(3) 'Assault in the second degree, which was later...