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.
'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, $51,500 total settlements.
Holley, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08018,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2014, ended June 23, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 14, 2012, at approximately 1:25pm, Plaintiff was lawfully present in his vehicle outside of his home at 66 St. Nicholas Place in Manhattan when Defendant Officers John Doe 1-5 approached his vehicle, ordered him out and immediately handcuffed his arms tightly behind his back despite the lack of any probable cause. Plaintiff's vehicle was then subjected to a full search by Defendant Officers despite a lack of any reasonable suspicion causing damage to its interior. The search did not reveal any evidence of criminal or unlawful activity. Defendant Officers then transported the Plaintiff to the nearby precinct, where he was charged with criminal possession a controlled substance in the seventh d...
Bennett, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05558,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 9, 2013, ended January 17, 2014
$29,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in front of a bodega. Plaintiff was suddenly accosted by the NYPD members, including Defendants DET. ALEXANDER SOSA, P.O. KEVIN STEWART, and UNDERCOVER C0106, LT. JUSTIN HOFFMAN, DET. NELSON PABONE, DET. DARREL O’NEILL. Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff and placed him under arrest on drug charges probable cause. Defendants transported Plaintiff to the 25th Precinct and to Manhattan Central Booking. At Plaintiff’s arraignment, bail was set because of Defendants’ false statements. Plaintiff could not make bail and, therefore, remained in custody for approximately forty-eight hours. Defendants initiated criminal proceedings against Plaintiff without probable cause....