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, $5,000 total settlements.
Nichols v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV08784,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2015
Pending
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in a car crash and responding officers arrested him, took him to Midtown South Precinct, and charged him with Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, and Operating a Motor vehicle while impaired and intoxicated. Charges were later dismissed.
Martin, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00915,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2014, ended August 1, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer and unidentified officers entered plaintiff's home without permission, breaking the front door lock. Defendant officer approached plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, arrested him and searched him. Plaintiff was transported to the nearby plaintiff. All charges against the plaintiff were dismissed.
Id-deen v. City of new york et al.
Case # 10CV03590,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2010
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taking photo of the sunset in the park when the defendant officers came and asked what he was doing. Plaintiff was then accused of being in the park after its business hours and was arrested by the defendant officers. Plaintiff was held in the holding cell with 12 other men with surgical masks. Plaintiff was charged with criminal trespassing in the third degree, parks and recreation offense 1-03(a)(1) for being in the park after posted hours. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal later.