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, $60,000 total settlements.
Pina, Starley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027714/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 9, 2019, ended July 28, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 27, 2017 plaintiff was inside of Diaz's vehicle in the vicinity of Westchester and Bryant Aves, Bronx, NY. Plaintiff was a passenger in the front passenger seat, while Diaz was driving. Defendants unlawfully stopped the vehicle and commanded Diaz and plaintiff to exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, Defendants illegally tightly handcuffed and searched plaintiff. Plaintiff was put in a police vehicle and taken to the 42nd precinct. After being held in a cell at the precinct for several hours, plaintiff was sent to Central Booking. Defendants intentionally provided false information to the Bronx County DA, so a criminal prosecution would be initiated against plaintiff, namely contraband was in his possession. ...
Valdez Cuevas, Angel David vs Police Officer Duran, Thomas, et al.
Case # 18CV03959,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 31, 2018, ended September 13, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While driving a car, Plaintiff was pulled over by Defendant Officer and given field sobriety and breathalyzer tests, which Defendant Officer believed Plaintiff was doing incorrectly. Plaintiff was cuffed tightly and placed under arrest. Plaintiff was brought to the 45th Precinct, breathalyzed again, and let go after he blew a 0.02. Plaintiff was then re-cuffed and transported to the 42nd precinct, where he was told his car was. In reality, however, he was being arrested again, charged with driving while intoxicated, and driving while his ability was impaired. Plaintiffs case was later dismissed, and he had trouble getting his car back.
Rosario, Prichards vs City of New York
Case # 024892/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2018, ended June 5, 2019
$27,500 Settlement