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 3 known lawsuits, $227,500 total settlements.
Phillips, Wendell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809445/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 30, 2022
Tingling, Deron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029361/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 5, 2019
Egan, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01479,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 1, 2016, ended June 5, 2019
$227,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrived at Plaintiffs home and accused him of shining a laser from the window of the house at passing aircraft. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 45th Precinct, and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Directing at an Aircraft, and Assault with intent to cause physical injury to an Officer. Charges were eventually dismissed