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, $336,501 total settlements.
Brown, Scott vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151058/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, February 6, 2019, ended May 30, 2019
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2016, plaintiff was stopped on the street and unlawfully searched without probable cause. Despite the search yielding no contraband, plaintiff was arrested and brought to the precinct. Plaintiff was falsely charged with committing crimes including the sale of narcotics. All charges were ultimately dismissed.
Mcilwain, Tarell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03133,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 4, 2016, ended January 14, 2020
$260,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his brother were stopped on the street and arrested by Defendant officers. Plaintiff was taken to a local precinct, strip-searched, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, of which he was later acquitted.
Doughty, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08469,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2015, ended January 15, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2013, plaintiff stopped at a deli on his way home from work and stepped out to smoke a cigarette while awaiting his food. A man approached and inquired about buying marijuana and plaintiff told him that he did not participate in that but suggested he ask some men around the corner. Plaintiff went back inside to get his food and walked home, stopping to speak with a friend on the way. Two cars pulled up with plainclothes men pointing weapons and threatening to shoot. They proceeded to search plaintiff and identified themselves as officers. They stated that he fit the description of a robber that had robbed someone nearby. An officer identified plaintiff and instructed the others to complete the a...
Brown, Sharron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151434/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, May 29, 2014, ended November 20, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Wilson, Parris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152209/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, March 31, 2014, ended June 12, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Harrigan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Laurel-Smith v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04294,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,001 Settlement
12-cv-04294-JGK.pdf