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 3 known lawsuits, $62,500 total settlements.
Mckoy, Natasha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503839/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 31, 2015, ended September 26, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Delva, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05141,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 16, 2014, ended May 28, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was in a taxi which drove him to the 67th precinct where he was met by Defendant Officers Veve, Donavan, and Claxton who used excessive force by, in part, slapping him in the face and slamming him up against the NYPD vehicle, pushing him, and causing his right leg and foot to fracture
Blackford, Durran vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02469,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2014, ended September 4, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 24, 2013, the plaintiff, along with numerous other individuals, was standing on the sidewalk, eating food, and talking with a friend. Three defendant NYPD officers approached the plaintiff, frisked without justification, and falsely accused him of possessing marijuana, allegedly found in a bag on the ground near the plaintiff. Fearing false arrest, the plaintiff ran but was apprehended, forcefully brought to the ground, punching the plaintiff twice in his face, pushing a knee into the plaintiff's back, twisting the plaintiff's arms, and handcuffing the plaintiff excessively tight. The plaintiff suffered severe injuries. The plaintiff was brought to the 67th precinct. His rights were not read, he was n...