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 5 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Wilson, Rhashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV00479,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 5, 2021
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2020, the Plaintiff was sleeping inside his apartment, when Defendants McQuail, Dunn, Rugg, and John/Jane Doe 1-10 knocked on his door and demanded they be let in. They claimed they had a warrant for the Plaintiff's sister's arrest, but the Plaintiff told them she was not there. The Defendants wanted to look for themselves, and the Plaintiff's girlfriend let them inside. The Defendants proceeded to unlawfully arrest the Plaintiff by handcuffing the Plaintiff behind his back, with excessive force. Against the Plaintiff's will, the Defendants brought the Plaintiff to the precinct, where he was unlawfully fingerprinted, photographed, searched, and detained. Defendant McQuail signed a criminal compla...
Flores, Johnny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161257/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, January 5, 2021
Rowell, Theresa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV10062,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 11, 2017, ended March 28, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was home cooking dinner when the defendant officers knocked at the door and informed the plaintiff that her neighbor (who she had issues with) had accused the plaintiff of striking her with a frozen gallon of milk. The plaintiff was brought to the 23rd Precinct where she was questioned about the incident. The plaintiff was issued a DAT and after numerous court appearances the charge of a misdemeanor of Assault in the Third Degree was dismissed.
Schultz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158412/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, August 18, 2015
Davin v. City of New York et al
Case # 153321/2012,
Supreme Court - New York
Settlement
Summons/Complaint