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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $500,000 total settlements.
Sellitto, Patricia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152159/2021,
Supreme Court - Richmond, November 22, 2021, ended December 7, 2022
$450,000 Settlement
Locke, Lenworth Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06825,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 21, 2016, ended August 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by Defendant Officers on the street, manhandled, assaulted and battered, physically thrown onto the hood of the police vehicle, and handcuffed in full view for a concocted and non-existent warrant for his arrest. Plaintiff was transported to the 70th Precinct and all charges were dismissed.
Thomas, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04107,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 19, 2015, ended February 14, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was playing chess on the public sidewalk when defendant officers approached him. Defendant officers accused plaintiff for drinking alcohol in public place and possession of drugs when plaintiff was not doing any of it. Plaintiff was then assaulted, humiliated in front of a crowd and was then brought to the 120th precinct and charged with obstruction of governmental administration in the 2nd degree and resisting arrest. On plaintiff's parole car, plaintiff requested to get medical attention for his injuries, while defendant parole officers refused, they falsely arrested plaintiff again for violation of parole. All charges were dismissed.
Augustin, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015290/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 10, 2014