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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $452,801 total settlements.
Wagner, Lawrence & Mcnish, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03474,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$37,801 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2011, at 1 am inside a residence Plaintiffs were assaulted by NYPD Officers Richard Digangi, Anthony Egan, Detective John Parker. While seated on the ground with hands up, both Plaintiffs were struck on the head with flashlights and batons, stomped and kicked, forced on their stomachs, and placed in handcuffs. Plaintiffs were taken to the hospital where both received stitches for lacerations to their heads, and were treated for multiple bruises, swelling, arm and leg pain. There is no allegation that the Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct, booked or charged with a crime.
Caprario, Dominic vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01647,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended March 25, 2015
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 29, 2011, PO EGAN and DIGANGI ordered Plaintiff out of his vehicle in the vicinity of the corner of Davis Avenue and Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, and assaulted, battered, and falsely arrested Plaintiff without reasonable suspicion or any just cause. PO EGAN and DIGANGI unlawfully punched Plaintiff in the head and placed handcuffs on his writs. PO EGAN and DIGANGI imprisoned Plaintiff in a police vehicle for approximately thirty minutes before releasing Plaintiff with two summons, falsely charging Plaintiff with two counts of purported disorderly conduct. On March 14, 2012, Plaintiff appeared in Richmond County Criminal Court for arraignment that was falsely charged against Plaintiff based on PO...
Haynes, Jamaal, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02908,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 10, 2012, ended May 19, 2014
$175,000 Settlement
Espy v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03126,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint