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 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Krieg, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03626,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended April 4, 2016
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2012, Christopher Krieg, a paraplegic, was subjected to severe mistreatment by NYPD Officers during his arrest and transport, exacerbating his medical conditions. Officers, including Detectives Gerard Beyrodt and Ryan Lane, forcibly removed Krieg from his wheelchair, placed him unrestrained in a cargo van, and ignored his medical needs, leading to further injury and hospitalization.
Kudman, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04282,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 6, 2013, ended January 7, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 14, 2011, Plaintiff was walking with a friend, near his home on East 51st Street, between Avenues N and O, when a group of NYPD officers, riding in an unmarked police van, stopped him and his friend on the Street. The officers stepped out of the van, approached Plaintiff and his friend, and told them they were in possession of controlled substance. Plaintiff protested he had no controlled substance on his person. Despite his protests, the officers proceeded to handcuff plaintiff and his friend on the street. Plaintiff and his friend were thrown into the unmarked van and taken to NYPD's 63rd Precinct. Plaintiff was transported to Brooklyn Central Booking. On October 15, 2011, plaintiff was told by a c...