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 6 known lawsuits, $177,000 total settlements.
Hazel, Darren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 804728/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 27, 2023
Jalloh, Mamadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155588/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, July 7, 2022
St. Hillaire, Jurard, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157921/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, August 26, 2021
Shirley, Vanessa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158092/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, October 16, 2017, ended March 12, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Hatcher, Dominique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07500,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2015, ended November 20, 2018
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff on the street, aggressively shoved her against a gate, handcuffed her, searched her car, and found a bag of fireworks legally purchased in NC. Plaintiff was taken into custody and given a DAT for unlawfully dealing fireworks, which was later dismissed.
Garcia, Carlos v. City of New york et al
Case # 304595/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$150,000 Settlement