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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $176,500 total settlements.
Gelin, Malik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514601/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 3, 2019, ended May 21, 2020
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 360 Stone St. Apt. 10E, Brooklyn, NY, standing in the vestibule area getting ready to exit his friend’s apartment, when he heard someone push at the apartment door. Multiple NYPD officers, including Figueroa and Doe kicked down the apartment door and pointed their guns at plaintiff and the other occupants. Figueroa and Doe accosted plaintiff and forcefully slammed him to the ground causing physical injuries. Figueroa and Doe arrested plaintiff by handcuffing his arms tightly behind his back and searched his person and effects. No contraband was found. Figueroa and Doe detained plaintiff on a couch inside of the apartment for a period of time while the...
Murray-Medouze, Alexis S. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06165,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 6, 2013, ended July 7, 2016
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2012, Plaintiff Alexis Murray-Medouze was parked legally on the side of the road in Brooklyn, NY, with Ms. Tanya Thomas and Mr. Junior Paton parked legally behind her. Murray-Medouze noticed a police vehicle next to Ms. Thomas and Mr. Paton. Murray-Medouze overheard a heated argument between Ms. Thomas and Defendant NYPD Officer Jane Kahvacci. Murray-Medouze then witnessed Defendant NYPD Officer Rafael Figueroa exit the police vehicle and forcibly remove Mr. Paton from his car. Murray-Medouze attempted to diffuse the situation, as she was herself an NYPD officer. When Defendant Figueroa gestured her away, Murray-Medouze instructed Paton to report Figueroa to the CCRB. Figueroa pushed Murray-Medou...
Hawkes, Dewayne vs Police Officer Egner, Arthur J., et al.
Case # 13CV03560,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 3, 2013, ended October 31, 2013
$16,500 Settlement