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.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Smith, Noah, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01563,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2015, ended January 20, 2016
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully exiting 315 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn when defendant entered the lobby from the front and back doors. Defendants threw plaintiff to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. Defendants refused to tell plaintiff why he was being arrested.
Dancy, Curtis Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00432,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended September 1, 2017
$72,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 31, 2012, Plaintiff was hanging out with his friends in the neighborhood when police were called to his home because of a disagreement. When the police arrived, plaintiff immediately lay on the floor so as not to provoke the officers. Without explanation, Defendant P.O.s Adam Dumelle, Raymond Williams, and Timothy Kornbluth handcuffed plaintiff and carried him into the hallway. Defendants stomped on, hit and kicked plaintiff as he lay on the ground in handcuffs. One of the officers removed plaintiff's belt and used it to hit plaintiff. The officers beat plaintiff unconscious. Plaintiff awoke with a sheat around his head. The officers grabbed him by the legs and dragged him down the stairs, allowing h...
Francis, Ronald, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01546,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended February 20, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 24, 2021, NYPD officers including Brian Christensen, arrested plaintiffs Ronald Francis and Nicole Hunter-Francis's son. Plaintiff Ronald Francis lawfully began recording the arrest. Defendant officer Adam Dumelle grabbed Mr. Francis by the arm, knocked the cell phone out of his hand, and punched Mr. Francis in the head. Officer Dumelle, Brian Mecseri and other officers continued to batter and assault Mr. Francis. Mr. Francis was struck in the groin, stomach, back and body, grabbed, picked up and slammed into a vehicle where he was further assaulted. Mr. Francis was struck in his back and body while handcuffs were placed on his wrists whereby after being handcuffed he was dragged to the ground, his...
Charles v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06180,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Docket Report