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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $5,001 total settlements.
Coward, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04848,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016, ended July 12, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was walking and accused him of being in possession of crack cocaine that was found inside a locked van he had no association with. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 71st Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with 220.03, which was later dismissed.
Diaz v. NYC Police Department et al
Case # 11CV09030,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2011
Dismissed with Prejudice
Order
Phillips v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04731,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2010
$5,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation