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, $50,000 total settlements.
Hunter, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06139,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2013
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On April 25, 2011 Plaintiff JAMES HUNTER was struck with a metal pole, causing him to suffer a fractured rib. HUNTER informed Officer GIUCA them that he had been assaulted and requested medical attention but was told that he would obtain emergency medical services only after being processed at the 70th precinct. During the arrest process at the precinct, HUNTER informed Officer GIUCA and Detective KING of of his pain again and requested to go to the hospital but was not allowed. GIUCA informed Plaintiff that if he were to go to the hospital, he would “make sure it took much longer...” GIUCA did not follow NYPD procedures during the investigation into HUNTER’s injuries. HUNTER was deprived of due process after h...
Gayle v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV10715,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Beckles v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV11355,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation