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.
'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, $735,000 total settlements.
Painson, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02788,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$265,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs went outside of their residence to get some fresh air. They were told by defendant officers to disperse even if they had not committed any crimes. Defendant officers then proceeded to arrest the plaintiffs, used excessive force, and transported the plaintiffs to the 79th precinct. Defendant officers gave false statements to prosecute the plaintiffs.
Philip, Julian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04729,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2013, ended April 1, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Phillips, Julian and John, Pearl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 001835/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 12, 2013, ended June 6, 2017
$400,000 Settlement