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 3 known lawsuits, $73,000 total settlements.
Foster, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711224/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 20, 2015, ended June 15, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Ragland, Michael A. vs City of New York
Case # 303703/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 26, 2013, ended December 2, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Diaz, Porfirio, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2013, ended November 12, 2013
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On November 26, 2011, Plaintiffs Diaz, Taveras and Guzman were in a parked automobile when Defendant Officer Evan Johnson opened Diaz’ door and pulled him out. Defendant Johnson threw Plaintiff Diaz to the ground, assaulted him, and cuffed him. Defendants Taveras and Guzman were similarly pulled from the vehicle and arrested by other officers. All of the Plaintiffs were taken to the 46th Precinct. There Diaz was strip searched, after which he lost consciousness. He was taken for medical treatment and diagnosed with a concussion from Defendant Officer Johnson’s excessive and unprovoked assault. Defendant Guzman was taken to central booking and released after appearing before a judge. Defendant Taveras was...