Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $442,502 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Emmanuel, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04039,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2012, ended May 23, 2014
$342,502 Settlement
Thorpe, 2012-2 open docket.pdf
Ritzel, William Marshall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029484/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 9, 2010, ended March 14, 2016
$100,000 Settlement