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 3 known lawsuits.
Watkins, Lazette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521329/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2019
Dupree, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510321/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2019
Sagy, Igal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01975,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2018, ended October 11, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2017, Plaintiff was on the sidewalk in Kings County, New York. NYPD officers—including PO Richard Finkelstein—shot Plaintiff with a taser and then beat him. Plaintiff was then held in custody. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed in their entirety.