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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.
Sejour, Louis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523641/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 4, 2018, ended April 2, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Session, Judah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00229,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 19, 2017, ended January 8, 2018
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking when a police vehicle pulled over in front of the plaintiff. The officer asked for the plaintiff's ID and after giving it to the officer, the plaintiff panicked and began to run. Another police vehicle stopped in front of the plaintiff and the defendant officers handcuffed him, knocked him to the ground, assaulted him, sprayed him with mace, and slammed the plaintiff's face onto the concrete. The defendant officers then stomped on the plaintiff and continued to despite the plaintiff's cries that he could not breathe. The plaintiff lost consciousness and came to at a nearby hospital. The plaintiff was then brought to a Precinct for unspecified charges that were eventually dismissed.
Gordon, Rebecca vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505686/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2014, ended December 9, 2014
$45,000 Settlement