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 2 known lawsuits, $1,700,000 total settlements.
O'neill, Shuaib vs State of New York
Case # 17CV05762,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 10, 2017, ended August 6, 2020
$1,700,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants stopped Plaintiff and his friend on the street, handcuffed Plaintiff and searched him. After their search uncovered nothing, Defendants falsely claimed that they found a gun and a bag of marijuana on the Plaintiff's body. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest and transported to the 101st Precinct. At the precinct, Defendants created false evidence to justify the stop, search, and arrest of the Plaintiff. Defendants then intimidated and frightened Plaintiff and manipulated a false confession from him. At his initial trial, the Plaintiff was convicted. However, this was reversed on appeal and the indictment was dismissed.
Pierre-Paul, Jessica vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03896,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2015, ended March 31, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was meeting with a male friend, when both were approached. A bag of marijuana was found on male friend. Both were arrested and she was also charged with possession of marijuana