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.
'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, $60,703 total settlements.
Wang, Zaixiong vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 709183/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 10, 2022, ended October 18, 2022
$40,000 Settlement
Hernandez, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528198/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 6, 2022, ended March 10, 2022
$20,703 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2019, defendants broke open the front door of plaintiff's apartment, entered the apartment, searched plaintiff and plaintiff’s apartment, and arrested plaintiff, without probable cause or legal justification. Plaintiff was completely naked when the defendants entered his apartment. Defendants pointed their guns at plaintiff, and screamed at plaintiff to get down on the ground. Plaintiff complied with the officers orders and laid face down on the ground. The defendants handcuffed plaintiff, searched plaintiff’s entire apartment, damaged plaintiff’s property during the search. The defendants alleged that they recovered “drug residue” in the apartment while failed to provide sufficient evidence. The...
Scoma, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06693,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2017, ended May 9, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The defendant officer entered the plaintiff's home without a warrant, permission or authority and tasered the plaintiff twice. The plaintiff was taken to the hospital followed by the 68th Precinct. The charges were not mentioned in the complaint, but were all dismissed.