Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Ested, Roger vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523298/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 11, 2023
Herod, Jamane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517475/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2020
Dupree, Cortney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 14, 2014, ended January 14, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 27, 2013, Officer Juan C. Fernandez and unidentified officers appeared at Plaintiff's home and questioned Plaintiff without the benefit of counsel. The officers interrogated Plaintiff about a posting he made online that expressed his opinion regarding police misconduct in the African-American community. The officers discovered Plaintiff's post through NYPD's monitoring of internet sites for postings critical of the department. Without evidence or reason to believe Plaintiff had committed any crime or offense, the officers handcuffed Plaintiff. At the precinct, the officers continued their interrogation without Plaintiff's attorney present while Plaintiff remained tightly handcuffed. Officer Fernandez m...