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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $139,500 total settlements.
Thelusmond, Getho vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03323,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2016, ended April 20, 2017
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, asked for his ID and registration, checked it, and then falsely claimed his headlights weren't working. When Plaintiff disputed the claim, officers ordered him out of the car, searched him and the vehicle, and found a knife that he used at his job. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, arrested, taken to the 67th Precinct, and charged with criminal possession of a weapon for a "gravity knife", which was later dismissed.
Cooper, Natifah vs P.O. Dieugenia, Paul, et al.
Case # 14CV06136,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2015, ended October 26, 2017
$130,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2013, plaintiff and her boyfriend were walking their dog when officers approached them, shining flashlights in their faces. One officer handcuffed plaintiff's boyfriend, searched his pockets, and found a small pocket-knife. Plaintiff asked Officer Dieugenia for his badge number who responded by pushing plaintiff. He then grabbed plaintiff's arm, twisted it behind her, punched her, and threw her on the ground. With his knee on plaintiff's back, Dieugenia handcuffed her and then transported her to a precinct. Plaintiff was charged with misdemeanors and received an ACD.