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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $670,000 total settlements.
Wellner, Rachel, Dr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07032,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 15, 2016, ended January 22, 2021
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Vega was writing Plaintiff a parking ticket and when she asked for him to hurry up and giver her the ticket, PO Vega grabbed her and attempted to pull her out of the car. Fearing injury, Plaintiff drove away and surrendered when she was approached by other officers. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 18th Precinct, and charged with Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Resisting Arrest, Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting, with Personal Injury, and Reckless Driving. Plaintiff pled guilty to only 240.20(5).
Wang et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV04679,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$145,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation