Conclusion Meanings:
'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 4 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Mediavilla, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08624,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended September 18, 2017
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2011, plaintiff was participating in an Occupy Wall Street demonstration. Defendant police officers prevented the protest participants from ascending the steps of the New York State Supreme Court building. Although no disorderly conduct was being committed, politce Lt. Michael Zielinski, on instruction from police deputy chief Steve Anger, used a bullhorn to issue an unlawful order to disperse. Plaintiff attempted to alert police officers that prohibiting access to the steps was unconstitutional, and as the officers continued to block access, plaintiff began chanting "Treason!" Without warning, officers grabbed plaintiff, forcing him away from the other demonstrators. Officers including PO Anthon...
Collins, Marilyn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2014
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2011, Plaintiffs were protesting near the Supreme Court building when they were ordered to disperse. Failing to comply, they were arrested. Plaintiff Marilyn Collins was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. She attended court eight times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds. Plaintiff Jennifer Heinz was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. She attended court nine times before her ticket was dismissed on speedy trial grounds. Plaintiff Elizabeth Lepenne was held for four hours and ticketed for disorderly conduct. Prosecutors declined to prosecute her on January 10, 2012. Plaintiff Emilou Maclean was held for four hours and ticketed...
Wiles, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02898,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 30, 2013
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Adsluf v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02295,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint