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 7 known lawsuits, $137,500 total settlements.
Gonzalez, Melissa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV10142,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended June 16, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that the NYPD attempted to pull over. The vehicle fled for a little bit and then the driver got out and ran away. Plaintiff had no control over the vehicle but was still arrested for 120.20, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, and 205.30, Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd.
Adams, Daniel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07907,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended March 30, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in a vehicle that was stopped. Asked to exit the vehicle and were searched as well as the vehicle. Defendants opened the trunk of the vehicle were they stated they found weapons, contraband and narcotics. Plaintiffs were held in custody for over 24 hours and their criminal cases were later dismissed on the DA's motion.
Toulson, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021363/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 23, 2013, ended January 8, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Timberlake v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV03764,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Ba v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV06564,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Jordan v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06364,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's apartment, tackled him to the ground, and assaulted him. Officers searched the apartment and found prescription medication that belonged to Plaintiff's wife. Officers arrested Plaintiff and charged him with 220.03, "which terminated in Plaintiff's favor"
London v. Simpson et al
Case # 15CV09413,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff was walking in his apartment building, Defendant Officers stopped him, threw him against a gate, handcuffed him, and searched him. Plaintiff was taken to the 52nd Precinct, denied medical attention, and charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana, which was dismissed.