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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Russell, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156810/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, July 31, 2018, ended April 16, 2020
$50,000 Settlement
Morris, Romeo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03121,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended August 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was accosted by Defendant Officers who arrested him and charged him with Robbery in the first and second degree. Grand Jury found No True Bill.