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.
'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, $48,000 total settlements.
Gordon, Yearidin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04422,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 13, 2015
Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers assaulted and arrested plaintiff outside of his residence. The complaint neither specifies the charges nor the outcome in this case.
Joseph, Fernando vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01295,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2013, ended September 27, 2013
$48,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 17, 2011, Plaintiff was pulled over for a non-working headlight. Despite explaining to Defendant Officer Kevin Haniff that he had paperwork showing this was being repaired, Defendant Haniff ticketed Plaintiff for it and tossed the various documents toward Plaintiff’s car. When Plaintiff got out to retrieve them and commented on Haniff's rude behavior, Defendant Haniff jumped out of his car, causing it to lurch forward and strike the Plaintiff’s car. Defendant Haniff then began assaulting Plaintiff, joined by Defendant Officer Joel Cummings who knocked Plaintiff to the ground, and then by Defendant Officer Delissa Brown, who maced Plaintiff. Plaintiff was treated for his injuries at the 71st Prec...