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.
'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, $455,001 total settlements.
Williams, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01089,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2015, ended October 9, 2015
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Jan 17, 2014, plaintiff was falsely arrested by defendants while lawfully present in his home. Defendants conspired false allegations against plaintiff for an offense they knew he did not commit.
Jennings, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06377,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2014, ended April 3, 2019
$445,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Jury Verdict
Description: On April 23, 2014, the plaintiff picked up his child pursuant to a Family Court order. The child's mother called 911 and instructed defendant police officers to arrest the plaintiff. Plaintiff gave defendant officers the Family Court order showing that he was lawfully present to pick up his child from the mother. Defendant police officers ignored the order, tackled, kicked, and punched the plaintiff. The defendant police officers are Andrew Yurkiw (shield no. 13610), Joseph Solomito (shield no. 14389), Amber Lagrandier (shield no. 5373), and sergeant Shaun Brown (shield no. 875).