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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $149,250 total settlements.
Bacquie, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00618,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 2, 2016, ended September 10, 2018
$99,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff's house while he was having a barbecue, had a conversation with him, and then entered the gate to his yard, assaulted him, yelled racial slurs, took him to the 113th Precinct, and then the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with multiple crimes, including felony assault on an officer, which were ACD'd.
Edwards, Martane, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06557,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 19, 2015, ended April 18, 2018
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was having a party in her backyard when defendant officers entered, demanded ID, and then assaulted her. Plaintiffs were brought to a local precinct and charged with false charges that were eventually dismissed.