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, $38,500 total settlements.
Sanchez, Fabian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707056/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 9, 2014, ended April 4, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Cummings et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 04CV02429,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Order