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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $63,182 total settlements.
Greene, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV11115,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 15, 2021, ended March 11, 2022
$50,682 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 6, 2020 plaintiff was dropped off at the construction site where he worked. Plaintiff was waiting with other union workers and volunteered to go to a nearby Dunkin Donuts to obtain coffee for himself and his coworkers. As plaintiff was walking back from the Dunkin Donuts, an unmarked police vehicle pulled up, two officers jumped out and put handcuffs on him. Plaintiff was not told why he was being arrested. Plaintiff later found out he was being charged for patronizing a person for prostitution. Plaintiff did not do this. The case against plaintiff was ultimately dismissed.
Traore, Abdoulaye vs P.O. Ali, Andrew, et al.
Case # 14CV08463,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 17, 2014, ended January 26, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Villegas, Johan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06465,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 15, 2012, ended September 12, 2013
$12,500 Settlement