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.
'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.
Ham, Raul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05355,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2019, ended October 14, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On November 12, 2017, Plaintiff was arrested by NYPD PO Adrian Klusek in Richmond County, New York. Plaintiff had been walking down the sidewalk when he was stopped by NYPD officers. The officers accused Plaintiff of being a perpetrator in an armed robbery. The officers alleged that Plaintiff resembled the perpetrator because he was “dark skinned.” Plaintiff was incarcerated after his arrest and unable to make bail. The DA’s office dropped all charges before taking the case to a grand jury.
Martin, Sheila vs Police Officer Klusek, Adrian, et al.
Case # 152605/2019,
Supreme Court - Richmond, December 3, 2019