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 2 known lawsuits, $12,501 total settlements.
Baines, Ramsey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01472,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 23, 2015, ended February 3, 2016
$12,501 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff stopped to say hello to a friend when two undercover police officers jumped out of their car, grabbed the friend, and put him in handcuffs. Plaintiff tried to record with his phone and once he was walking away was grabbed by an officer, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff was strip searched and called a monkey. False charges were levied against him which were ACD'd
Hollins, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06519,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2014, ended October 24, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2014, plaintiff called 911 about a family dispute involving her brother and father. Four officers responded, and plaintiff continued her efforts to defuse the situation by telling her brother to calm down. Officers told her to "shut the fuck up" and another said to "get her," at which point the plaintiff took off running. The officers chased her, put her in a headlock, shoved her to the ground, punched, kicked her, and shoved her face into the ground. She was also placed in very tight handcuffs, which caused her wrists to swell. Plaintiff is only 5'3 and 115 pounds. Plaintiff requested and was denied mefical attention. Plaintiff was arraigned on May 14, 2013 but alll charges were later dismissed.