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 5 known lawsuits, $89,500 total settlements.
Haynes, Gene vs Lt. Raso, Michael, et al.
Case # 17CV03059,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2017, ended June 22, 2018
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2016, P.O.s followed and stopped the Lyft car Plaintiff was in for no reason. P.O.s proceeded to interrogate and search Plaintiff while giving no reason for such actions. P.O. only informed Plaintiff that they were conducting a “safety check” because there had been recent robberies of cab drivers in the area.
Lawrence, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08947,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 15, 2015, ended July 27, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers came to Plaintiff's apartment, asked to search inside, and when she said they needed a warrant they pushed her out of the way and entered. Officers then searched the apartment, stole and damaged property, and then left without arresting anyone.
Browning, Pierre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03164,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 5, 2014, ended October 8, 2014
$62,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 19, 2012, Plaintiff was riding in a livery cab when Defendant Officers Daniel McSweeney and Michael Raso stopped it. Defendant Raso physically pulled Plaintiff from the cab and threw him to the ground, then handcuffed and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with weapons possession, but was acquitted at trial on December 6, 2013.
Suazo, Alfred Lopez vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 308670/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 13, 2012, ended September 7, 2018
Zero Disposition
Hernandez, Clara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300485/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 24, 2012, ended December 10, 2013
$25,000 Settlement