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 5 known lawsuits, $333,000 total settlements.
Contreras, Roque vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516988/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 20, 2021, ended November 28, 2023
$80,000 Settlement
Wilson, Jacob vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509273/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 20, 2021, ended April 10, 2023
$35,000 Settlement
Broughton, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV00555,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 16, 2021, ended November 5, 2021
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2018, Officers Stark and Twohig falsely arrested Broughton using excessive force. At the precinct, plaintiff asked for and was denied medical attention upon bleeding profusely. At central booking, plaintiff was arraigned on the basis of claims the defendants knowingly fabricated, which were provided to the District Attorney to cover up their use of excessive force.
Miller, Eric, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507788/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 29, 2020, ended March 24, 2023
$118,000 Settlement
Blocker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2019, ended June 16, 2021
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2019, officers in an unmarked car yelled at Mr. Blocker as he was walking down the street, at which point, he ran. Officers Twohig, Scribner, Hui, and Woodard failed to inform Mr. Blocker of their identity. As Mr. Blocker was crossing the street, he was struck by the unmarked vehicle, and continued running. He was then struck by a taser and arrested with handcuffs applied too tightly. He then began to bleed but was not immediately brought to a hospital. Hours later, Mr. Blocker was brought to the hospital where he remained in handcuffs and shackles. At the precinct, Mr. Blocker was informed he was arrested because he was parked in front of a school where he tossed a gun, which was a false statem...