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.
'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, $251,500 total settlements.
Smith, Mercedes, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended September 8, 2014
$196,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taping on his phone the defendant officers stomping and assaulting a man. Defendant officers then seized Plaintiff and brought him to the 47th precinct where they made false allegations. Other plaintiffs were also arrested, using excessive force on most, for being at the scene.
Fulcher et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV01110,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$48,500 Settlement
Complaint
Ferdinand v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV08542,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers falsely arrested Plaintiff and searched his apartment. No specifications on charges in complaint.