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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $376,501 total settlements.
Boyd, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03552,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 16, 2013, ended April 24, 2014
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2010, plaintiff was driving in the Bronx when he was pulled over by P.O. Santos and three further P.O.s and ordered out of the car. Without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion, plaintiff was searched and arrested. At the precinct, when plaintiff complained about his overly tight handcuffs, defendant P.O.s threaten the plaintiff with a taser. At Bronx Central Booking, defendant P.O.s submitted paperwork, falsely stating that plaintiff had violated New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law. The District Attorney declined to prosecute the case and plaintiff was released without charge.
Gonzalez, Adalberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03593,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 3, 2013, ended June 5, 2015
$370,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement for Plaintiff,
Settlement for Attorney's Fees