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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Barnes, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02571,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 13, 2016, ended September 10, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was talking to an individual on the street when Defendant officers approached him, accused him of choking the other individual. The individual informed defendant officer Williams that this did not happen but they still arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment in the Second Degree, which were later dismissed.
Hong, Keesoo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05697,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 21, 2015, ended December 20, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at his place of employment when he was handcuffed and arrested by defendant officers. Plaintiff was transported to Midtown South Precinct where he was held for ten hours. Plaintiff was then released. No charges were made.