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 3 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.
Chepilko, Sergei vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02195,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 26, 2018
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff approached Defendant Sgt about harassment by ticket vendor. Other Defendant PO assaulted Plaintiff. When Plaintiff requested badge numbers, Defendant Officers issued a summons to criminal court, which was later dismissed.
Beckford, Roy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00926,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 23, 2017, ended August 4, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in Times Square with a Cop watch Patrol Unit when he noticed a police officer using a personal cell phone. Plaintiff approached the officer and said that it was a violation of the NYPD Patrol Guide. Plaintiff began to film the officer and the officer started to avoid the camera. The officer then asked the plaintiff for identification, and immediately arrested him for obstructing governmental administration. The criminal court complaint was dismissed.
Young, Jaska vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03014,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 13, 2016, ended December 9, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers in an unmarked vehicle pulled up next to Plaintiff, got out and questioned her, and then tackled her and arrested her. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and hospital for her injuries, subjected to anti-trans verbal harassment and charged with Possession of Burglar's Tools, P.L. ß140.35; Resisting Arrest, P.L. ß 205.30; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, P.L. ß 265.01-02; and Disorderly Conduct, P.L. ß 240.20-2, which were later dismissed.