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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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, $93,000 total settlements.
Power, Mary vs City of New York
Case # 513589/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 2, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 14, 2021, PO DESAMINO, JOHN DOE, JIM DOE, JAMES DOE, and JANE DOE came to the Plaintiff’s Apt. at the location 277 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, responding to the Plaintiff’s call. At that time “white woman” banged and broke the front door of the Plaintiff’s house by falsely claiming that she was living but locked out. Even though Plaintiff proved her residency and ownership, PO DESAMINO, JOHN DOE, JIM DOE, JAMES DOE, and JANE DOE grabbed, searched, and handcuffed for trespassing. An unknown stranger, a “white woman,” stood screaming and crying while it was happening. Without investigating a “white woman,” the Plaintiff was transported to the local precinct. During the Plaintiff’s 6-hour detention, P.O.s ign...
Tess, Clint vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06542,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2018, ended May 3, 2021
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 16, 2016, in the vicinity of Surf Avenue and West 5th Street in Brooklyn, NY, plaintiff was driving with two friends. Plaintiff was pulled over by Police Officer Francis Jackson and L.t. Kautter. These officers falsely told plaintiff that he had two suspended licenses and two warrants. Plaintiff was taken behind the police car and handcuffed. Police Officer Eltabib and Police Officer John Sanchez arrived on the scene. Eltabib, without cause, shoved plaintiff, causing him to fall backwards. The other officers failed to intervene. Plaintiff, who has sickle cell anemia, was in severe pain and breathing heavily after the hit and asked to be taken to the hospital 15-20 times but was denied. Plaintif...
Edison, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03927,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2014, ended June 15, 2015
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 14, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when approached by several officers, including Robert Maynard, Colleen Canavan, Juan Guzman, and Salvatore Desiano. The officers stopped Plaintiff without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that he had committed any crimes or offenses. They pushed Plaintiff, punched him in the face, jumped on top of him and tackled him to the ground. Plaintiff was placed under arrest and transported to a hospital to be treated for his injuries. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office that they had observed Plaintiff commit crimes and/or offenses. Plaintiff's criminal charges were subsequently adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Hassan, Kareem vs Desiano, Salvator, et al.
Case # 13CV06794,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 4, 2013, ended August 15, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On November 1, 2012, plaintiff and his friends were visiting their old friend's parents home. They were taking a picture when the defendants aggressively approached the group of friends. Hassan asked why he needed to present identification after the defendants asked without reasonable suspicion. Hassan was thrown to the ground and was beaten with closed fists and pepper sprayed him while he was on the ground helpless. Plaintiff was then taken to the 68th precinct where the police officers falsely informed the DA's office that defendants had observed the plaintiff Hassan engaged in disorderly conduct. Plaintiff Hassan spent approx 24 hours in custody in Brooklyn Central booking. The criminal charges were immedia...
