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, $32,500 total settlements.
Alston, Cardell, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03665,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 22, 2022
Jacks, Bilal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01012,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 5, 2020, ended May 5, 2022
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 28, 2018, Plaintiff was returning his home in Brooklyn New York. NYPD Officers Ellis, Deshommes, Stephens, Rivera, and Orrego forcibly grabbed Plaintiff and tightly handcuffed him, causing injuries to his shoulders, hands, and wrists. The officers refused to loosen the handcuffs. The officers then searched Plaintiff, but did not recover any contraband. The officers told prosecutors that Plaintiff committed an armed robbery with a deadly weapon, which Plaintiff alleges was false. All charges were ultimately dismissed by prosecutors for lack of evidence.
On November 25, 2018, NYPD Officers Taraska, Paredes, and Liguori approached Plaintiff while he was socializing with friends on the sidewalk in Kin...