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.
Case: 2011-6078
Opened: 11/4/2011
Closed: 1/7/2013
Case Details:
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Guilty:
On multiple occasions wrongfully requested the assistance of other members of service to prevent the processing and adjudication of multiple summonses issued to said member and other individuals
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of five (5) suspension days, twenty-five (25) vacation days.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $7,000 total settlements.
Mcmillan, Cecily vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01962,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 19, 2015, ended April 25, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On the night of March 17-18, 2012, Plaintiff was present at Zuccotti Park, in Manhattan. Zuccotti Park was during that time period a hub of activity for the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) Movement. Plaintiff had been an active participant in the OWS movement, but on this night (St. Patrick's Day), she went to the park with a friend. Police began to violently arrest numerous people in and around the park. As plaintiff was exiting the park, defendant officer Bovell- without identifying himself as a police officer- came up behind plaintiff, reached around her, grabbed her breast, and pulled her backwards. In this course of this incident, plaintiff's elbow had struck Defendant officer Bovell in the face. Plaintiff was th...
Caravalho, Alexander, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04174,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 3, 2013, ended January 26, 2017
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2012, Plaintiffs were lawfully present in Liberty Plaza as a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. NYPD agents raided the plaza and the Plaintiffs were arrested. In the course of their arrest, the Plaintiffs were harmed and mistreated. Plaintiff Carter’s arm was twisted by one officer while another officer kicked him in the abdomen several times. Other officers placed him face down in the ground and handcuffed him with his hands behind his back. Carter told the officers that his handcuffs were hurting him and the officers did not respond. Officers lifted Carter off the ground and dropped him on the sidewalk, where he was left lying for approximately thirty minutes. Officers then placed him face ...