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, $280,747 total settlements.
White, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516799/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 20, 2018, ended June 2, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Bacquie, Richard M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05390,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 13, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$30,747 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was waiting outside his vehicle for a tow truck to arrive. Several other officers arrived and informed the Plaintiff that he was under arrest; later he was informed that he was charged with two counts of DUI. The charges were dismissed.
Perez, Gaspar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506052/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 21, 2015