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 2 known lawsuits, $4,500 total settlements.
Cameu, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03605,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2014, ended May 27, 2015
$4,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 11, 2014, Plaintiff, who worked at a business at a mall, was at the restroom when officers Maldonado and Ryan entered. Officer Maldonado entered with her gun drawn and pointing at Plaintiff as he was using a urinal. She ordered Plaintiff to get on the floor. Officer Ryan entered and assisted Officer Maldonado. Plaintiff was informed that he was stopped because Officer Maldonado allegedly saw Plaintiff come from a train station with a knife in his possession. Plaintiff was not in possession of a knife and he did not take the train to work. Officer Maldonado was not able to find a knife in the restroom. The officers issued Plaintiff a Desk Appearance Ticket for obstructing pedestrian traffic in a stai...
Clark v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV05044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while driving, dragged him out of the car despite him being handicapped, spewed racial slurs, and took him to the 103rd precinct. Plaintiff had to be hospitalized twice and officers continued using excessive force on him, angered by his inability to walk. Plaintiff charged with Possessing a forged instrument, OGA, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, and Improper Right Turn, which were all dismissed and sealed after 6 months.