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, $149,000 total settlements.
Clarke, Roy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 715977/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 26, 2019, ended December 21, 2021
$9,000 Settlement
Perkins, Derrick vs Solomon, Joseph, et al.
Case # 17CV03683,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017
Complaint
Gregoire, Nicholson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01834,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2017, ended October 8, 2019
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his home when police officers illegally entered his residence without showing any form of search warrant. When the plaintiff protested the entry, they punched him, tore out the plaintiff's hair, kicked, choked, and shoved him. They arrested and handcuffed the plaintiff. Even after the charges against him were dismissed, he had observed police officers parked outside of his home on multiple occasions.