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 5 known lawsuits, $82,000 total settlements.
Lewis, Adolph, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01592,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2020, ended November 8, 2021
$33,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2017, police officers stopped plaintiff Adolph Lewis with guns drawn and told them they had a warrant to search his apartment. They then arrested him. Plaintiffs Latrell Lewis, Meleshia Lewis, and Melissa Lewis were arrested in the apartment by officers with guns drawn, and officers pointed a gun at Meleshia's toddler. Plaintiffs were then detained at the 67th precinct for hours and falsely charged with unlawful possession of ammunition or marijuana, even though neither had been recovered in the apartment search. Defendant Villacis falsely stated in a summons that plaintiffs posssessed ammunition and marijuana. During Adolph Lewis's arrest, the police seized his car, even though their search warran...
Lyons, Pearla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525816/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 6, 2019, ended April 18, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 23, 2017, defendant police officers broke into and searched plaintiff's apartment without authority. They beat plaintiff's husband repeatedly and without provocation, causing him to suffer multiple broken ribs. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and charged.
Williams, Austin vs P.O. Berk, James, et al.
Case # 16CV00949,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2016, ended March 21, 2017
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at a friend's apartment when several Defendant Officers entered and took several individuals into custody, including Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to the 67th Precinct and then released after 54 hours in custody without any charges being filed against him.
Young, Dashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05770,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended May 27, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers searched and seized Plaintiff on the street, took him to a residence at 109-44 133rd st, planted his ID there, and then told prosecutors they found Plaintiff's ID among other contraband at said location. Plaintiff charged with 220.16, 265.03, and 220.50 which were all later dismissed and sealed.
Binda, Kimmarley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011303/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 4, 2014, ended March 23, 2016
$20,000 Settlement