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 4 known lawsuits, $27,001 total settlements.
Mckinney, Lakee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01089,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 5, 2019, ended November 19, 2019
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, Lakee McKinney, sued NYPD through the City of New York for illegal detention, false arrest, excessive force, failure to train, supervise, and discipline officers. On August 27, 2016, McKinney was standing outside of his home when Officers Gerard Cash, Salvatore Merlore, and David Mercado approached him in plain clothing. The officers immediately grabbed McKinney, pinned him against a pole, and searched him. During this encounter Officers punched McKinney, and put him in a potentially lethal illegal chokehold. After the search, the police officers didn't find anything relevant, and they returned to their vehicles without identifying themselves. The plaintiffs CCRB complaints against them were substant...
Alexander, Elijah vs P.O. Cash, Gerard, et al.
Case # 511919/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2018, ended January 31, 2022
Administrative Closing
Nathaniel, Brandon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00256,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 21, 2016, ended November 6, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's vehicle, approached them with their handguns drawn and asked Plaintiffs to produce their identification and get out of the car. Officers searched their persons and the car. On another occasion, Plaintiffs were again stopped and frisked by Defendant Officers while walking down the street. It seems that the Plaintiffs were let go without charges but the complaint isn't clear.
Partlow, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03443,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2015, ended June 16, 2016
$15,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: When plaintiff returned to girlfriend's apartment, he found defendant officers waiting in the apartment building. Defendant officers assaulted him, handcuffed him, and took him to the 81st Precinct, where he was strip-searched. After the plaintiff was released from custody, he was sent to hospital, diagnosed of a right orbital fracture. He was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, menacing in the third degree, and harassment in the second degree but all charges were dismissed and sealed eventually.
