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.
Price, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06851,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2013, ended October 27, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street distributing CDs with his own music. He was approached by Defendant Officer Ramirez, who unlawfully searched Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest despite no probable cause. Defendants falsely informed the District Attorney they observed Plaintiff commit the following crimes: aggressive begging in a public place, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. At no point did Plaintiff commit any crimes. Plaintiff was released and after being prosecuted, all charges were dismissed.
The same events occurred again on August 29, 2012, June 22, 2013 and February 19, 2013. In each instance, Plaintiff was lawfully distributing CDs with his own mus...
Davis, Ricky C. vs Police Officer Casey, Paul, et al.
Case # 12CV07481,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 14, 2013, ended July 18, 2013
Zero Disposition
Complaint