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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Gearles, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04495,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 11, 2013, ended July 23, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Order
Description: On September 17, 2010, Plaintiff Tyrone Gearles was lawfully present in the vicinity at Marcus Garvey Park speaking with some friends when Defendant Officers approached and frisked them without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Defendant Officers found nothing, but told Plaintiff he was under arrest for selling marijuana. At the precinct, Plaintiff was strip and body-cavity searched without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The searches were approved and authorized by Defendant Sergeant Anthony Borelli. Both at the precinct and later at central booking, Plaintiff's requested medical treatment for his conditions of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, high blood pressure, asthma, and a sleeping disorder. All re...
Henry et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV05261,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Memo Endorsed