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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $13,126 total settlements.
S., Z. an Infant Under The Age of 18 Years By His M/n/g Watt, Marcella vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155085/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, June 8, 2023
Breeden, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05048,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 10, 2018, ended March 12, 2019
$13,126 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 9, 2015, P.O. Christopher Kelley violently tackled plaintiff Mr. Breeden, smashing Mr. Breeden’s arm, hand, and knee against the ground when Mr. Breeden was walking back from a friend’s house to his cousin’s house in Brooklyn. At that time, Mr. Breeden had a bottle of liquor on his person, but was not drinking from it. Mr. Breeden was charged with Criminal Possession Of A Controlled Substance and Consumption of Alcohol In Public and was then granted an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal.
Satterwhite, Charles vs P.O. Kelley, Christopher, et al.
Case # 513018/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2018
Martin, Marques vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02268,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2015, ended April 25, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was tackled to the ground on the street by Defendant Detectives in relation to a shooting. Although victim stated twice that Plaintiff was not the perpetrator, he was charged with the crime and sent to Rikers, where he was eventually released on 180.80
Wilkins v. City of New York et al
Case # 18CV08008,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street with a bottle of liquor he was not drinking when Officer Kelley tackled him. Plaintiff was handcuffed, brought to the 81st Precinct, charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and consumption of alcohol in public, which were both ACD'd.