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 5 known lawsuits, $215,500 total settlements.
United States of America Department of Travel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # ICC-2016-04101,
, April 15, 2016, ended March 24, 2017
Administrative Closing
Whitney, Rufus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05176,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 10, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On two occasions, Defendant Officers broke down the door to Plaintiff's apartment, searched, ransacked and damaged it. The Officers threatened Plaintiff with drug charges and although they found no contraband, took him to the 81st Precinct, and alleged that they found crack cocaine and marijuana in his possession. All charges were dismissed against Plaintiff.
Martinez, Shamieka S. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 017443/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 12, 2015
Benjamin, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008430/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 14, 2013, ended November 7, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Jackson et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02715,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$190,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Arrived at the scene "SWAT style" and searched plaintiffs but found no weapons or anything unlawful in their possession. Plaintiffs were taken to 83rd precinct and held for 3 to 6 hours without being told why they were in custody. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with disorderly conduct