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 4 known lawsuits, $139,001 total settlements.
Saintvil et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04904,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$89,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Francis v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06222,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2012; Plaintiff and his uncle walked through the courtyard in Flatbush Gardens, where plaintiff lives, to his building at 1364 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff then observed police officers in the courtyard near his building. After Mr. Francis entered his building, the defendant ordered him to put his hands behind his back and get on the ground. Plaintiff was kicked , punched and hit with a police radio, falsely arrested and taken into custody for possession of marijuana.
Fagan v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV00408,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Scarder v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV00990,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint