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 3 known lawsuits, $18,501 total settlements.
Johnson, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01768,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2014, ended December 30, 2014
$15,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 29, 2013, Plaintiff was talking to his friends while smoking a cigar and drinking water from a water bottle when approached by several officers, including Officer Rennington Belen. The officers asked to see Plaintiff's identification, and Plaintiff complied. Plaintiff asked why they were asking for identification, and one of the officers refused to answer his question. Despite the fact that the officers had no probable cause to believe that Plaintiff had committed any crimes or offenses, they placed Plaintiff under arrest. They used excessive force to put Plaintiff into handcuffs. Plaintiff cried out in pain, and asked them to loosen his handcuffs, but they refused to do so. At the precinct, the off...
Scott, Jimmie vs P.O. Belen, et al.
Case # 015093/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 22, 2013, ended August 2, 2016
$3,500 Settlement
Garrett, Vondell vs City of New York, et al.
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 14, 2013, ended December 17, 2013
Zero Disposition