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 2 known lawsuits, $155,000 total settlements.
Cole, Brian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304525/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 20, 2014, ended January 10, 2017
$155,000 Settlement
Saint Lot v. City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV03879,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Incident 1: Defendant Officer Seeley pulled over Plaintiff's car, advised Plaintiff that his insurance card was invalid and the license plate was fraudulent, arrested him, and took him to the 47th Precinct. Plaintiff was denied his medication and charged with driving with a fraudulent license plate, which was later dismissed. Incident 2: Plaintiff was pulled over by Defendant Officer Rodriguez, arrested, taken to the 43rd Precinct, and charged with reckless driving, which the DA declined to prosecute.