Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'SRAD Closure': Strategic Resource Allocation Determination - due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Whyte, Cornelius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028429/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 1, 2020, ended January 17, 2023
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2019, in front of 2814 Bronx Park E, Bronx, NY, Defendants approached plaintiff with their loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and other objects to physically seize plaintiff. Defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized plaintiff in an excessive manner. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to the 49th Precinct. Plaintiff was in custody for two days before being released. Defendants deliberately provided false information to the DA's office to induce prosecution of the Plaintiff.
Whyte, Cornelius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028851/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 8, 2019