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.
'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, $140,000 total settlements.
Mclean, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03415,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 30, 2015, ended December 6, 2016
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had just exited his residence at and was outside talking to some of his friends, when the defendant officers pulled up in a NYPD vehicle, exited their car and accosted one of defendant's friends. While the defendant officers were searching his friend, plaintiff asked if his friend was okay. Officers then asked for Plaintiff's ID, arrested him, brought him to the 71st precinct, and used excessive force the entire time. One officer then used a knife to slice Plaintiffs hand and paramedics came to the precinct and took him to the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with 120.05.03 Assault in the Second Degree, which was later ACD'd.
Paul v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06955,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was exiting his business, Defendant Officers approached him, grabbed his arms, slammed him to the ground, and assaulted him with and asp. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st Precinct, denied medical attention, and charged him with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Resisting Arrest.