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, $40,000 total settlements.
Parks, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07310,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended June 15, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was in a restaurant, frisked him, and then arrested him without telling him why. Plaintiff was taken to NBMN, strip searched, had money taken and unvouchered, and charged with selling crack. The DA later dismissed the case.
Williams v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02619,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff while he was playing chess in Washington Square park, took him to a police precinct, strip-searched him, and charged him with false charges (unspecified) that were later dismissed.
Vera v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06925,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint