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.
Mccarter, Tracy vs City of New York
Case # 23CV09652,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2020, Plaintiff Tracy McCarter was visited at her Manhattan residence by her estranged and abusive husband, James Murray. Mr. Murray had an extensive history of alcoholism and domestic violence toward Plaintiff. Plaintiff returned from work to find Mr. Murray waiting for her outside her apartment, at which point she allowed him inside to retrieve his medications and sleep on the couch. Once inside, Mr. Murray became combative towards Plaintiff. Mr. Murray pushed Plaintiff into a mirror and choked her. Plaintiff attempted to deter the attack by brandishing a sharp knife, at which point Mr. Murray tripped while lunging towards her. Mr. Murray fell into the knife, and the blade entered his chest. Plain...
Alba, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV08619,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2023
Complaint
Description: On July 1, 2022, Plaintiff Jose Alba was a clerk of a Manhattan convenience store who alleges to have been attacked with deadly force resulting in his own use of deadly force with the affirmative defense of self-defense. Plaintiff would then be arrested for his role in the events. Plaintiff claims unlawful search/seizure, false arrest, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, violation of equal protection under the constitution, and failure to intervene. Plaintiff also named District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his complaint for the decision to prosecute him.
Ortiz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150505/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, January 15, 2021
Robinson, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153559/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 23, 2018
Batista, Shamir vs City of New York
Case # 17CV01994,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by two individuals who said, "you know what it is" in a menacing nature. Plaintiff took a defensive stance and was tackled and struck in the face by the defendant, Det. LeClair. Plaintiff was subsequently tasered by the defendant's partner.