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 4 known lawsuits, $61,000 total settlements.
Benks, Brandon vs Harris, Jeff, et al.
Case # 14CV03201,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 4, 2015, ended January 22, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On March 5, 2014, Brandon Benks on 111th streeth when he was physically assaulted by P.O.s Roberto Cordero, Angus MacKenzie, Uke Evaristus, Jorge Tobon, Mark McDonald, Jeff Harris, Manuel Cordovoa, and Gregory Carty causing two teeth to break and his right rotator cuff to be torn. P.O.s broke Benks phone card and tablet and took money from him. P.O.s strip searched him on the street and in public.
Vargas, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03086,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 13, 2015, ended August 3, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Banks, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03207,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 25, 2014, ended September 27, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Hodge, Jackie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02188,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 11, 2013, ended December 1, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint