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.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'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.
Thomas, Malik, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06079,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2018, ended April 23, 2019
$17,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2016, officer Casanovas and other entered the plaintiffs' home without permission. This the first of a series of misconduct targeting the Thomases. On February 11, 2016, more than ten police officers entered the home using Monique's (plaintiff) key and handcuffed the Thomases, subjected them to searches and intensive questioning despite not having a warrant. After Monique filed a complaint, the Thomases were harassed by the officers of the 121st precinct.
On October 10, 2016, Malik (plaintiff) was falsely stopped and arrested in connection with an armed robbery in the neighborhood. He was detained for more than two days without being able to contact his mother despite being a minor. Malik was su...