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 3 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.
Johnson, Izel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05391,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2013, ended December 12, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 26, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in Brooklyn and approaching his acquaintance for a handshake when he was approached by several police officers including defendant Francis. One of the officers told Plaintiff to move out of his way, and Plaintiff attempted to comply. Instead, one of the officers grabbed him and threw him against a store window, shattering the window. Plaintiff was placed under arrest, taken to a hospital for treatment, and ultimately taken to the precinct, where defendants falsely informed the Kings County D.A. that Plaintiff committed the following crimes: resisting arrest, attempting assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. Plaintiff was ultimately released and the charges w...
Mercado, John By Mng Argano, Paula A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 012972/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 25, 2013, ended January 30, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Wilson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 17CV01960,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: In June 2016, the Plaintiff observed Det. Francis issue a summons to a driver. Plaintiff said that what he was doing was wrong, and then Det. Francis pushed Plaintiff in the chest, which made him fall onto the sidewalk. Plaintiff then reported the incident to the 71st precinct. On September 20, 2016, Plaintiff observed Det. Francis again, and attempted to take a photo of his badge with his phone. Det. Francis covered his badge and turned away. Plaintiff followed him and asked him why he was hiding his badge. Det. Francis then grabbed Plaintiff, sprayed his face with pepper spray, kicked, and punched him. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and taken to the 71st precinct. Plaintiff was charged with Resisting Arrest, A...