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 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Zeigler, Terrence vs Police Commissioner Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 17CV03811,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2017, ended March 12, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was in his apartment with his mother when the parole warrant squad entered the apartment to make an arrest. They proceeded to unlawfully carry out a search without authority or a search warrant. The defendant officers found a firearm and cocaine which caused plaintiff to be maliciously prosecuted for six months before the charges were dismissed. Plaintiff's imprisonment in the interim was abusive and unlawful.
Hallums et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV02106,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation