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.
'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.
Williams, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV07838,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 29, 2022, ended June 12, 2023
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2019, plaintiff Christian Williams was approached by P.O. Lazarre and Lazarre demanded Williams identify himself. Williams questioned the demand and the P.O. believed to be Lazarre said Williams was skateboarding, which he was not. Williams continued to insist he was not skateboarding and P.O.s Lazarre and Garcia physically grabbed Williams and threatened to arrist him without probable cause. In fear, Williams backed away from the officers, however, P.O. Lazarre grabbed and tasered him. Williams eventually ran away from the P.O.'s, terrified for his life. Williams was pursued by multiple officers; one officer intentionally swerved into the plaintiff with their vehicle and Williams was tackled b...