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, $90,000 total settlements.
Pullman, Bradley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154004/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, May 11, 2017, ended January 14, 2022
Administrative Closing
Hallums et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV02106,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Lee et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02020,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Candela, Ramirez and others brutally assaulted and pepper sprayed Plaintiffs on the street and then charged them with Dis Con and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.