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, $60,000 total settlements.
Mack v. City of New York et al.
Case # 10CV03257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$16,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered plaintiff's home and arrested plaintiff. During the arrest, defendant officers used excessive force. Plaintiff was released without any charges filed against him.
Brown v. City of New York et al.
Case # 11CV06074,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers broke down plaintiff's front door and entered the residence. The defendant officers placed plaintiff and everyone at the residence in handcuffs and searched the residence. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to 73rd precinct and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance. All criminal charges were dismissed.
Tolbert v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00537,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Gray v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV02210,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Shawn Woodson v. The City of New York, et al
Case # 08CV04946,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement Letter