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 3 known lawsuits, $145,001 total settlements.
Coney, Jerrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03951,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2019, ended January 17, 2020
$47,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2017, around 3:00 pm, Mr. Coney was informed by his place of employment, Bike Rental NYC, that police officers were asking about his motorized bicycle that was chained to a pole outside 712 7th Avenue. When he arrived at this location, several police officers were waiting for him. After conducting a search that showed Mr. Coney's license had been suspended, Officers Riordan, Abdalla, and John Doe 1 took Mr. Coney into custody for an alleged warrant that did not exist.
Upon arriving at the precinct, Mr. Coney was criminally processed and strip-searched. The officers then provided the DA's office with false information about Mr. Coney that led to a criminal prosecution.
Hayden, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01894,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2017, ended August 4, 2021
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street when he witnessed a Hispanic man having an interaction with the police. The plaintiff pulled out his cell phone and began to record the interaction. More officers arrived on scene. Defendant officer Abdalla told the plaintiff to stop recording, but the plaintiff continued. Officer Abdalla then told the plaintiff to back away to which he complied. Then Officer Abdalla told the plaintiff to show identification and when the plaintiff did not immediately comply, the officer pushed the plaintiff and then handcuffed and arrested him. The plaintiff was taken to Midtown North Precinct and charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, Resisting Arre...
Gogol, Cecile vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05703,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 28, 2015, ended March 26, 2019
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff questioned defendant officer about a police barricade on the sidewalk and he refused to answer. Plaintiff was charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration in the second degree. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.