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 5 known lawsuits, $119,400 total settlements.
Mcclendon, Theresa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03797,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 24, 2014, ended November 6, 2014
$63,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers kicked down Plaintiff's door, handcuffed her face down on the floor, scoured her apartment, and taken to the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, which was ACD'd
Frazier, Rashad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00773,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 11, 2014, ended April 23, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 29, 2012, Po's Finnegan and Sarrica entered the residence with guns drawn where the Plaintiff was asleep. The Plaintiff suffered physical injuries while being handcuffed and his pants and underpants were pulled down. The Plaintiff was arrested and taken to the 73rd precinct. After 45 hours in custody, the Plaintiff was released, no charges were filed, and the DA declined prosecution.
Hall, Frank vs Sarrica, Frank, et al.
Case # 13CV07315,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2013, ended November 13, 2015
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Mack v. City of New York et al.
Case # 10CV03257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$16,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered plaintiff's home and arrested plaintiff. During the arrest, defendant officers used excessive force. Plaintiff was released without any charges filed against him.
Hillard et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$12,900 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn, tightly handcuffed and arrested the plaintiffs, brought them to the 73rd precinct, and filed false charges against them. All charges against the Plaintiffs were ACD'd