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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Cordero, Rebecca vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00909,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2018, ended March 21, 2019
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had indicated that she ingested several quantities of prescribed clonazepam when the NYFD arrived as well as EMTs when Defendant Officers arrive, they tried to handcuff the Plaintiff to which the Plaintiff asked why she needed to be handcuffed when Defendant Officer forcefully threw Plaintiff to the ground and twisted Plaintiff's arm to handcuff the Plaintiff and physically assaulted the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff was transported to the hospital and brought back to the precinct for processing. Later, the DA dismissed the criminal charges against the Plaintiff.
Dorceant, Stephanie and Allman, Nandi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07103,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2015, ended August 23, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Aquino, in plainclothes, bumped into Plaintiff and when plaintiff asked if he was alright Officer Aquino said "mind your own business you fucking dyke". Defendant Officer Aquino then assaulted Plaintiff 1 and when Plaintiff 2 tried to interfere, they were arrested by officers arriving at the scene. Plaintiffs were taken to the 63rd Precinct, Plaintiff 2 was released without charges and Plaintiff 1 was charged with 120.05(3), Assault in the Second Degree; 110/120.05(1), Attempted Assault in the Second Degree; 120.00(1), Assault in the Third Degree; 205.30, Resisting Arrest; 120.15, Menacing in the Third Degree; and 240.26(1), Harassment in the Second Degree. A Grand Jury dismissed all the cha...
Simon, Barry vs Police Officer Aquino
Case # 11CV06161,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2012, ended January 4, 2013
Zero Disposition
Marsalis v. City of New York et al.
Case # 11CV02447,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers arrested plaintiff, physically assaulted him, and transported him to the 70th precinct. At central booking, the plaintiff was strip searched. The DA's office declined to prosecute.