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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $19,378,125 total settlements.
Simon, Dennis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV06868,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2021
Wagstaffe, Everton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07089,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 21, 2016, ended May 26, 2017
$11,428,125 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Suit regarding the wrongful conviction of Plaintiff due to false statements by unreliable informants, suppression of evidence, and inadequate police investigation. Plaintiff was convicted of kidnapping in the first and second degree. Appellate Court confirmed his conviction in 1995 and Plaintiff filed a Motion to Vacate Conviction in 2010. The court initially denied the motion to vacate, but the decision was reversed by the appellate court. The appellate court found that the prosecution had violated Brady and vacated Plaintiff's conviction.
Connor, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07079,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 12, 2016, ended May 26, 2017
$7,950,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Suit regarding the wrongful conviction of Plaintiff due to false statements by unreliable informants, suppression of evidence, and inadequate police investigation. Plaintiff was convicted of kidnapping in the first and second degree. Appellate Court confirmed his conviction in 1995 and Plaintiff filed a Motion to Vacate Conviction in 2010. The court initially denied the motion to vacate, but the decision was reversed by the appellate court. The appellate court found that the prosecution had violated Brady and vacated Plaintiff's conviction.