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 4 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Pitt, Eon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06657,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2015, ended February 2, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff went to get in his girlfriend's car to drive himself home and as he was opening the door, he was approached by defendant officers and arrested for allegedly stealing the car. Plaintiff was taken to the 73rd precinct and false charges were filed against him which were later dismissed.
Gil, Jeramy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01709,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 31, 2015, ended November 10, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers burst through Plaintiff's door with guns drawn, arrested him, and charged him with Criminal possession of a weapon and related charges. Charges were later dismissed
Heyward v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05783,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$70,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's car was stopped by Officers Hillery, Fanizzi, and Litrell and he was handcuffed, falsely arrested, and taken to the 120th PCT. All charges against him were dismissed. On a second occasion, defendant officers Mitchell and Costello stopped and falsely arrested Plaintiff without cause. The DA declined to prosecute Plaintiff.
Jackson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV01987,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint