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 3 known lawsuits, $21,500 total settlements.
Rivera, Brittany vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150364/2019,
Supreme Court - Richmond, February 26, 2019, ended July 8, 2020
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 11, 2017, plaintiff Brittany Rivera was standing at an intersection when she was approached by defendant Officer Kosinski and three unknown defendant officers. The defendant officers arrested Ms. Rivera and charged her with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Ms. Rivera was held at the precinct for several hours and was eventually arraigned based on the testimony provided by the defendant officers.
Owens, Deandre vs New York City Police Department, et al.
Case # 012570/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 21, 2012, ended November 5, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Small, Elaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024775/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 4, 2011, ended May 7, 2020
Administrative Closing