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 3 known lawsuits.
Thomas, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521993/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 9, 2020
Johnson, Ainsley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504470/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 4, 2020
Thelismond, Jouselie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06438,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 13, 2015, ended February 24, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers aggressively pulled in front of Plaintiff's car and exited their vehicle with guns drawn. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, brought to a precinct, and then released without being given her car back. Defendant officer Serpa later told Plaintiff to come pick it up but when she went to the precinct she was told it was still not ready. It was finally released two days later with damage.