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, $47,500 total settlements.
Lloyd, Tyrek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155441/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, June 20, 2018
Timmons, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06511,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2014, ended April 20, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 7, 2011, Plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk when two officers left a cab and confronted him about a bag he was carrying. Defendant Officers Quinton Vanwynen and Randy Rose threw Plaintiff to the ground and handcuffed him, then picked him up and threw him against a car. Plaintiff was arraigned on false charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. After being released without bail, Plaintiff was treated for his injuries at a hospital. The case eventually went to trial and resulted in a not guilty verdict on August 18, 2011.
Hyde v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV09407,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
All Case Docs
Description: 1st incident: Stopped, seized, and detained by officers while driving his car. 2nd incident: stopped in his vehicle, seized, arrested, assaulted, and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, which were late dismissed.