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 4 known lawsuits, $16,501 total settlements.
Muhammad, Abdullah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05166,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2017, ended March 9, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was riding his dirt bike when he picked up a friend near West 120th Street. His friend jumped off the bike and was being chased by police officers. The plaintiff continued to ride his bike when he was tackled by an officer in plain clothes, who said "give me your fucking arm". The man did not identify himself as a police officer but allegedly was working undercover and was then joined by other officers. The officer then grabbed the plaintiff's arms and began to beat him on the ground. Officers continued to punch him in the face and one officer threatened to break his arm. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and was arrested. The plaintiff was ultimately charged with assault in the 2nd deg, reckless endanger...
Simmons, Jadarius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07306,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 27, 2016, ended February 28, 2017
$1,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was on a walk with 3 others when the defendant officers stopped and searched them. The defendant officers made up a fake charge that the plaintiff had an open container of alcohol. The charge was dismissed later on.
Muhammad, Abdullah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 450290/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 2, 2016, ended November 22, 2017
Zero Disposition
Etienne, Donakie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300988/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 9, 2015, ended November 5, 2018
$15,000 Settlement