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 4 known lawsuits, $213,000 total settlements.
Kye, Kiyee, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV03660,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 11, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2020, Plaintiff was escorting his cousin Ms. Kiyee, an essential worker, from work to home when they encounter a group of officers, believe to include some of the defendants, chasing a young Black man and tackling him to the sidewalk. Plaintiff instructed his cousin to start recording the actions on a cell phone, remaining a safe distance from the officers. At that time, Defendant Maloney and one other named Defendant pointed at Plaintiff and directed defendants Cheung, Shouldis, Ambrecht, and one other Defendant to walk toward Plaintiff. Defendant officers instructed Plaintiff and his cousin to move back, with which they complied, with Plaintiff raising his hands over his head as he stepped back. De...
Dawes, Durven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04692,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 5, 2017, ended April 16, 2019
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was targeted by the Defendant officers when he was walking on the street. Plaintiff was then assaulted, arrested, and then brought to the 67th precinct where he was also strip searched. Defendant officers also refused to provide medical care. There was no charges specified as well as the outcome of the case.
Schinasi, Joshua E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158302/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, August 28, 2014, ended May 28, 2019
$200,000 Settlement
Smith, Sean vs City of New York
Case # 151236/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, February 11, 2014, ended April 11, 2014
$12,500 Settlement