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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Hemphill, Ernest vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032763/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 15, 2018, ended May 5, 2022
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2018, Plaintiff was approached by P.O.s including Officer Salvator Tevere, while doing nothing unlawful and was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained. As a result of the arrest, Plaintiff sustained physical and emotion pain and injuries. Plaintiff incarcerated for over 24 hours, subjected to a strip search, and prosecuted on false charges. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably.
Morales et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 304641/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint