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 7 known lawsuits, $201,900 total settlements.
Sookdeo, Ryan vs City of New York ,et al.
Case # 511748/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 12, 2019, ended January 27, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Ross, Kwesi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01340,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 8, 2018, ended March 18, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On May 16, 2015 at around 5pm, officers approached Mr. Ross, an African-American man, and demanded his ID. Mr. Ross did not have his ID on him, but he explained that his mother who was nearby had his ID. The officers ignored him and arrested him, cuffing his hands tightly behind his back and ignoring his pleas not to cuff him so tightly because of a prior arm fracture. Mr. Ross was denied medical assistance despite being in excruciating pain. All charges against Mr. Ross were false and his arrest was subsequently voided. Mr. Ross was treated at a local hospital for a fractured metacarpal bone and facial abrasion.
Mcleod, Malik vs Llano, Yahaira, et al.
Case # 17CV06062,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2017, ended February 28, 2022
$107,400 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached plaintiff on the street, asked him for ID, and then punched him in the face. Plaintiff was searched and arrested and transported to central bookings. Plaintiff plead guilty to the violation of Disorderly Conduct, P.L. 240.20
Burgess, Terrance, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523191/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 17, 2017, ended April 25, 2018
$72,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered a residential apartment with guns drawn where Plaintiffs were visitors with guns drawn. Officer brought Plaintiffs into the hallway, searched them, tightly handcuffed them, arrested them, and brought them to the 75th Precinct. Plaintiffs were charged with unlawful possession of marijuana which was later dismissed. After their arrest, Defendant Officers obtained a search warrant based on unreliable information.
Gattling, Yolanda vs Bhuiyan, Mahmudul, et al.
Case # 15CV03761,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 1, 2015, ended February 1, 2018
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested plaintiff when the plaintiff was making a phone call in the hall way. Plaintiff was then brought to the local precinct and was charged with possession of marijuana in the fifth degree. The charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal in court. Plaintiff was suspended from her job as a result of the arrest.
Williams, Shamel Terrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013256/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 25, 2014
Brown, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000914/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 22, 2014