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 5 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Cook, Frank, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501670/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 18, 2022
Frazier, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507232/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 26, 2021
Pierre, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 527217/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 16, 2020
Woodruff, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501450/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 5, 2015
Gordon, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07374,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2014, ended January 7, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On May 19, 2014, plaintiff left his home to pick up his stepson in Brooklyn, New York. A police officer asked to speak with plaintiff. He declined and kept walking. The police officers did not like this, and began to accost/harass plaintiff, placing him into a chokehold. Plaintiff was placed into a police van, he was not read his rights, and then he was taken to jail after being booked.