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.
'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, $226,500 total settlements.
Hicks et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV02044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered and searched a building where Plaintiffs were gathered. Plaintiffs were illegally strip searched, and held at a precinct for 2 days while officers got a search warrant for the previous locations. Plaintiffs were eventually released without charges, except for one whose charges resulted in dismissal.
James v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$1,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff for menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, and being in a dispute over a drug transaction. During the arrest officers stole $152.00 and strip searched the Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges, stolen property, false arrest, police harassment, and falsifying documents.