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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Haynes, Kyle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511078/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 18, 2023
Dankwah, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511263/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 12, 2022
Eremina, Oksana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501438/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 24, 2022