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.
'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.
Kaminski, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV02886,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 17, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2022 at approximately 4:15pm, Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 were in the vicinity of the building located at 2927 40th Road, Long Island City, New York. Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 aggressively began to corner a civilian who had been recording them. This individual told the officers that his left shoulder had previously been broken and he would comply and put his hands behind his back if given the chance. John Does 1 and 2 each grabbed the individual's wrist and one of the officers knocked his cellphone out of his hand. John Doe 1 and 2 aggressively twisted the individuals arms behind his back and placed their knees in his back while grabbing his arms. The individua...
Gilliam, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 717795/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 30, 2022
Description: On September 29, 2021, while lawfully at the intersection of 21st Street and 31st Avenue in Queens, NY, the plaintiff was illegally approached, assaulted, battered, and arrested by the defendants in an excessive manner without legal justification. The assault involved being grabbed, slammed to the ground, and forcefully handcuffed. The plaintiff was then taken to the 114th precinct, where he was further assaulted and battered by Defendants Leonard Insalaco, Joey Hoti, Christopher Tsatsaronis, and John Does, causing him to have seizures. He was subsequently brought to Mt. Sinai Queens Hospital and transferred to Elmhurst Hospital on September 30, 2021, where he received medical treatment for his injuries before ...
Hernandez, Keith vs City of New York
Case # 723960/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 17, 2022
Description: On August 19, 2021, while lawfully at the intersection of 21st Street and 20th Avenue in Queens, NY, the plaintiff was illegally stopped, searched, assaulted, battered, and arrested in an excessive manner by the defendants, including Riveiro, Tsatsaronis, and John Does 1-6, without legal justification. The plaintiff, on a motorcycle, was struck by an unmarked police vehicle, prompting him to flee for safety. During the chase, another NYPD vehicle struck and pinned him. A defendant officer approached on foot and struck the plaintiff in the face. The plaintiff briefly fled again before surrendering. After surrendering, he was struck by another police vehicle, causing him to fall. Once on the ground, several offic...
Hernandez, Jesse X. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158409/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, September 21, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about October 21, 2020, Plaintiff Jesse X. Hernandez was at the roadway in front of 2 West Loop Road in New York City. He was allegedly approached and assaulted by several officers from Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department and the New York City Police Department. The officers involved were Lieutenant Alex Papagiannis (Shield #2388), Peace Officer Kenneth Rufino (Shield #312), Peace Officer Zambrano (Shield #4270), Peace Officer Yeison Gutierrez (Shield #4316), Sargeant Latoya Paradise (Tax ID 940546), Sergeant Kijun Kim, Sergeant Matthew Stanton, Police Officer Peter Rozo, Police Officer Christopher Tsatsaronis, and various unnamed officers). The assault by the officers, Plaintiff alleges, included b...