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 3 known lawsuits, $47,500 total settlements.
Gerena, Raul, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04252,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 16, 2018, ended May 29, 2020
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Defendant Officers stopped the Plaintiffs who were about to exit a vehicle (which they did not own) for an event, and searched them. The Plaintiffs admitted to possession of marijuana prior to the search. When the Defendant officers found a backpack containing narcotics in the trunk, the Plaintiffs were placed under arrest by defendant Singh, acting pursuant to the direction of defendant Lavalle. Plaintiffs were rear-handcuffed and transported to the station of the 103rd Precinct where they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree, and c...
Martinez, Rosie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00079,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was assaulted, choked, and hit by officers at the 107th precinct during an interrogation. Plaintiff requested medical treatment but was denied until she got to Central Booking.
Shaw, Bruce vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703164/2012,
Supreme Court - Queens, December 19, 2012, ended February 28, 2017
$7,500 Settlement