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.
'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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $452,500 total settlements.
Mack, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806674/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 2, 2023
Grant, Marcel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 816551/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2022, ended May 18, 2023
$450,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 29, 2022, defendants approached Marcel Grant (Plaintiff) for no reason and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was then subjected to a strip search while in the custody. He was later arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Philips, Nasir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 802330/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 15, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2021 the Plaintiff, who was riding as a passenger in a car, was unlawfully pulled over by defendant officers Bismal Tineo, Salvador Castillo, and John Doe. Defendant officers observed that another passenger in the car was in possession of a gun. The plaintiff at no time possessed control over the gun nor did the plaintiff engage in any unlawful or illegal behavior. Despite this, the plaintiff was falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, and maliciously prosecuted. On March 4, 2021 during his arraignment, the Plaintiff was seriously injured and suffered both physical and emotional distress. The case was eventually dismissed by the Bronx DA.
Puglionesi, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 812354/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2021
Ramos, Frances vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022340/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2020, ended February 14, 2022
$2,500 Settlement