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 2 known lawsuits, $500 total settlements.
Ceballos, Edwin Vs. Mclendon, Anthony, Et. al.
Case # 16CV01976,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2016, ended March 13, 2017
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2013 Plaintiff Edwin Ceballos was arrested on charges that were eventually dismissed. Defendant POs Rosado and McCarthy handcuffed Plaintiff and held him in a police car but did not provide him with a seatbelt or any other safety in case of an accident. On the way to the precinct, a drunk driver (Anthony McClendon), who was driving a rental car from Enterprise, ran a red light and struck the police vehicle. Plaintiff's body bounced from he right side to the left side, causing his head and left side of his face to hit the divider side of the car. His neck also jerked and felt like it "snapped." He also hurt his back due to the lack of seatbelt and because he was handcuffed during the accident. He al...
Bernabe v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV05531,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Third Amended Complaint