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 4 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Sullivan, Vincent vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500004/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 6, 2014, ended March 15, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Epps, Darryl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003028/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 28, 2013
Brown v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV04675,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while he was riding his bike, discovered what they thought was marijuana in his pocket, and arrested him and brought him to the 83rd precinct, where plaintiff was strip-searched. Plaintiff was given an ACD at arraignments for the marijuana charge.
Ayuso v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV02132,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
12-cv-02132-RRM-SMG.pdf
Description: Plaintiff knocked on an apartment door but was told the person she came to see wasn't home. As plaintiff was driving away, she was pulled over by Defendant Officers who handcuffed and arrested her, took her to a police precinct, and strip-searched her. Plaintiff was also denied medical attention. She was charged with Trespass which was ACD'd at arraignments.