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, $60,500 total settlements.
Jacques, Piterly vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2016, ended June 19, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was in his vehicle in the McDonald's parking lot when the defendant officers approached and ordered the plaintiff and his friend out of the vehicle. The defendant officers used excessive force and arrested the plaintiff and took him to the 71st Precinct. After a few hours, the officer placed a summons in the plaintiff's wallet and told him he could leave the Precinct. The summons was for idling his vehicle at the scene of the arrest. The charge was later dismissed.
Shaw, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 8, 2015, ended June 17, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached and assaulted Plaintiffs without provocation. Plaintiffs were brought to the 71st Precinct and charged with false allegations that were eventually dismissed against both Plaintiffs
Whiteley, Kenny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2013, ended October 24, 2013
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2013, Plaintiff riding in a car with this aunt and uncle when it was pulled over. Plaintiff was removed from the car and illegally searched. Finding nothing, the officers threw Plaintiff to the ground and punched him in the face. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st Precinct where he was held in extremely tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and other charges, and after 36 hours was released. No disposition for the charges is listed.