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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $300,000 total settlements.
Avila, Walter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09193,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 9, 2015, ended June 23, 2016
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers were writing Plaintiff a parking ticket when he started recording the scene to show that he did not deserve one. Officers then assaulted him, took him to the 25th Precinct, and where more officers joined them in the parking lot and assaulted Plaintiff again. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and then charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree.
Guevara, Jose vs Mitchell, Christopher, et al.
Case # 15CV05320,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended January 7, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was on his way home from work when assaulted by Defendant Officers and taken to the 25th Precinct. He requested medical attention multiple times and was ignored or told to wait. He was transferred to central booking. Finally he received medical treatment and his case was later dismissed without prejudice.
Graham, Robert and Jamin By Fng Graham, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 08CV03518,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2008, ended August 11, 2014
$150,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)