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 3 known lawsuits, $220,000 total settlements.
Pender, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518019/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 15, 2019, ended January 23, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Santiago, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515972/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 5, 2019
Mendoza, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512026/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2019, ended November 11, 2020
$200,000 Settlement