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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $24,000 total settlements.
Kinard, Willis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended April 25, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were at the community pool when Plaintiff's friend was reprimanded by a lifeguard for diving in the pool. Officers then approached and threatened the group as they attempted to leave. Plaintiff was then arrested and charged with failing to follow officer's orders to stop running/diving around the pool and resisting arrest. Charges were dismissed.
Flores, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04448,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 3, 2015, ended April 13, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were at the community pool when Plaintiff's friend was reprimanded by a lifeguard for diving in the pool. Officers then approached and threatened the group as they attempted to leave. Plaintiff was then arrested and charged with failing to follow officer's orders to stop running/diving around the pool and resisting arrest. Charges were dismissed.