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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $129,000 total settlements.
Strudwick, Destiny, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02236,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2021, ended July 22, 2022
$99,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, Plaintiffs were participating in lawful protests related to the death of George Floyd. The protest continued in front of a roadblock erected by the NYPD for several minutes. As the Plaintiffs turned to leave the area, NYPD officers including the defendants charged into the protesters and began using force against them. The Plaintiffs were separated from each other as they attempted to avoid the officers’ use of force against them. As she was looking for others, one of the defendant officers approached Plaintiff Strudwick aggressively, and tackled her to the ground. Other officers joined the assault. They applied force to Plaintiff Strudwick about her body, as she lied on the ground. P.O. Sheppa...
Flores, Dayshon Aka Bettway, Dayshawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05303,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2017, ended January 11, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the lobby entrance of a building when Officer Martinez used a chokehold and arm lock on the plaintiff. Officer Martinez also punched a man in the face as he was videotaping the incident. Plaintiff was accused of being disorderly and intoxicated.
Diallo, Amadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04239,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2017, ended October 30, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving to pick up his 5 year old brother from school when three police officers in plain clothes pulled his car over. Plaintiff started filming the encounter, but police officer Martinez grabbed the phone from his hand. Three police officers then directed him to get out of the car and then frisked the plaintiff. Without a warrant, the police officers then searched plaintiff's vehicle. Police officers then let plaintiff go without explanation.
West, Calvin vs City of New York
Case # 154395/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, May 17, 2017, ended October 10, 2017
$22,500 Settlement