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 2 known lawsuits.
Bynum, Gregory vs P.O. Gordon, Patrick M., et al.
Case # 16CV06332,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2017, ended March 19, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about May 5, 2013, Plaintiff Gregory Bynum was accosted by three NYPD police cars containing at least six NYPD officers. They rapidly approached the plaintiff for allegedly having a beer can in his possession. An officer searched the plaintiff obtrusively, but the beer can was never discovered. The plaintiff was held in custody (with his freedom of movement restricted for approximately half an hour) and dragged into court for approximately seven months. The leading arresting officer did not show up in court for the entire seven months and only appeared after the time for a speedy trial had expired. The leading arresting officer conceded to the judge that he was unable to justify his actions against the pl...
Morris, Jacqueline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05872,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 8, 2016, ended August 24, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Gordon responded to a domestic dispute at Plaintiffs apartment when he threatened her, assaulted her, and then falsely charged her with assaulting him.