Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $137,000 total settlements.
George, Dick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03108,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2013, ended August 8, 2014
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Plaintiff was sitting in his vehicle and parked at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Albermarle Road in Brooklyn, New York, when he saw Defendants Lt. Ferber, Sgt. Golden, and PO Robinson exit their unmarked vehicle and approach three black youths on the sidewalk and begin to frisk them. Plaintiff took photographs of the encounter with his cell phone. As the Defendants returned to their vehicle, Plaintiff commented to one of the youths to ask for a badge number or identification next time. Defendants apparently heard what Plaintiff said and they began to follow Plaintiff's car in their vehicle. Plaintiff was apprehensive about his safety and he called 911 and exp...
Beckford v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01636,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$12,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was searched and arrested in front of her husband's building where a few of her friends and family were around. Plaintiff was then brought to the 70th precinct where she was charged with unknown charges. Plaintiff was also denied medication for her ulcers. The charges were dismissed later.