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 8 known lawsuits, $310,000 total settlements.
King, Ernest vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04871,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2015, ended August 8, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and brought to the 103rd Precinct where he was attacked by defendant officers who struck him in the face and legs. Plaintiff needed to be brought to the hospital
Cush v. Yeung et al
Case # 13CV04827,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, searched him, arrested him, and charged him with Possession of a Controlled Substance, which was ACD'd
Acuna v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04847,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. Defendant Officer Kern used excessive force during the arrest, including spraying Plaintiff with mace, choking him, striking him with his gun, and handcuffing him excessively tight. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later dismissed at the prosecution's request.
Michael v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00745,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. One Unidentified Defendant Officer used excessive force during the arrest, pushing Plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Stallings v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was dismissed at arraignments.
Ford v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05012,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers stopped, searched, and arrested Plaintiff and his friends. During the arrest Officer Walker used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 105th Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with OGA and Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd at arraignments. CCRB complaint was filed
Leslie v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00849,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$190,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff was saying hi to a friend outside a corner store, he was tackled by Defendant plainclothes Officers, brutally assaulted, searched, arrested, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Resisting Arrest. The "ecstasy pills" allegedly found were actually candy and the drug test came back "no controlled substance", and the charge was dismissed by motion of Prosecution. Resisting Arrest charge was ACD'd.
Cadet v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV10646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal at arraignments.