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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $2,550,501 total settlements.
Bellony, Bernard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05127,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 20, 2018, ended June 18, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 13, 2016, a shooting took place at a playground in Brooklyn. Plaintiff had nothing to do with this. Nonetheless, defendant police officers manufactured evidence and altered witness testimony causing plaintiff to be falsely arrested and incarcerated for one year, two months and 23 days. Additionally, plaintiff was libeled and defamed in newspapers citywide. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed on January 8, 2018.
Fowler, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06059,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 7, 2016, ended October 25, 2017
$2,500,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Following a shooting in 2007, Defendant officers were assigned to investigate and based upon rumors, identified Plaintiff as a possible suspect, despite knowing evidence to the contrary. Plaintiff was arrested in 2009, brought to the 70th Precinct Detective Squad, and interrogated and coerced into making a statement by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff was then charged and convicted of murder. Plaintiff conviction was overturned on appeal after 8 years in prison.
Pravato, Antoinette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03787,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2013, ended May 2, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2010, and December 11, 2010, some incident occurred causing Plaintiff Antoinette Pravato, a Brooklyn resident, to allege a number of claims without cognizably identifying the facts of the matter. Plaintiff does allege false arrest, malicious prosecution, and abuse of process, among others.
Zamudio, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03859,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2012, ended March 14, 2013
$3,001 Settlement
Jones, Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05568,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 16, 2011, ended October 31, 2014
$40,000 Settlement