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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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, $87,500 total settlements.
Ruiz, Alissa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805569/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 11, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 1, 2021, defendant NYPD officers, including Mary Cunningham, unlawfully assaulted, battered, and applied excessive force toward the plaintiff, who was a Hispanic female, inside the K-Mart store. Officer Cunningham suddenly slammed the plaintiff into the floor, resulting in the plaintiff sustaining a fracture to her arm. Subsequently, the plaintiff was arrested, and she required ambulance transport to Jacobi Hospital, where she was examined and treated for her injuries.
Edwards, Ramel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030790/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 14, 2017, ended August 6, 2019
$55,000 Settlement
Vadi, Jean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025556/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 26, 2017, ended April 2, 2018
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 25, 2014, the Plaintiff witnessed a fight break out between a group of people. The Plaintiff attempted to break up the fight and was knocked unconscious. Upon regaining consciousness, the Plaintiff rose and began walking to his apartment. The Plaintiff was then grabbed by NYPD Defendant P.O. Siciliano, who demanded the Plaintiff accompany him to the local precinct. The Plaintiff complied. At the Precinct, the Plaintiff was questioned at length about a firearm, which at no point did he possess or have any knowledge regarding. The Plaintiff was subsequently arrested and charged with two criminal offences related to firearms, despite there being no evidence, physical, forensic or otherwise linking the P...
