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 5 known lawsuits, $189,000 total settlements.
Thompson, Davina, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01544,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 5, 2019, ended February 24, 2022
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Mar. 19, 2016, plaintiffs were in the parking lot of a Walgreens when officers, including Sergeant Timothy Gilroy and Officer John Murphy, stopped and arrested the plaintiffs. During the course of the arrest, officers pushed plaintiff Davina Thompson, causing injury to her left ankle that needed medical treatment. Officers then handcuffed them and took them to the precinct, where they were strip searched. Plaintiffs Thompson and Edmunds were released the next day without charges. Plaintiff Hill was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and she was released only after posting bail. The charges were ultimately dismissed.
Riddick, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 100446/2016,
Supreme Court - Richmond, May 24, 2016, ended July 15, 2019
$65,000 Settlement
Williams, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04368,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 23, 2014, ended September 22, 2015
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2013, Plaintiff was an apartment on Gordon Street in Staten Island, NY, when Plaintiff was stopped by defendant officers and demanded identification. Plaintiff provided his identification to the officers. Plaintiff was ordered to place his hands against the wall. Without justification, of the officers kicked Plaintiff in the knee with excessive force. Plaintiff was thrown to the floor and punched by the officers around his body. He suffered numerous physical injuries to his body. While handcuffed, Plaintiff was sprayed in the eyes with a chemical spray. Though not having committed any crime that day, Plaintiff was arrested on 3 charges.
Smith, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04458,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 30, 2014, ended March 18, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 25, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully present on Brabant Street, in Staten Island, when defendant officers stopped and detained him without justification. Plaintiff was placed up against a wall, searched, handcuffed and transported to the 120th Precinct, despite not having any probable cause. Plaintiff was imprisoned overnight based on paperwork containing false allegations. On April 26, 2013, Plaintiff was released after the Richmond County DA's office determined Plaintiff's actions did not rise to the level of criminal activity.
Gorham et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV06865,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
