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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $8,067 total settlements.
Adams, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511965/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 9, 2020, ended November 9, 2022
$8,067 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2019, plaintiff was in the vicinity of an intersection in Brooklyn, lawfully operating a vehicle that belonged to his girlfriend. Plaintiff had pulled over the vehicle to examine the tire when several unidentified NYPD officers, including Delton Ng, Alfred Foy, and Does 1–10, approached him. They unlawfully searched him, despite having no reasonable suspicion or other lawful basis to do so. They then assaulted, battered, and used excessive force on plaintiff, throwing him to the ground, punching and beating him, and breaking his watch in the process. The officers recovered no contraband from plaintiff. Despite having no probable cause to believe plaintiff had committed any crimes or offenses, the...
Sanders, James E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509072/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2020