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.
'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, $200,002 total settlements.
Arbuckle, Alexander, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV10248,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 27, 2015, ended March 18, 2018
$165,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2012, as plaintiffs were participating in an Occupy Wall Street protest as photojournalists, defendants approached, detained and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were released after 7 hours in custody. Defendants Vera and Pitre subsequently provided false information to prosecutors to justify plaintiffs' arrest and to enable their prosecution on false charges. All charges brought against plaintiffs were subsequently dismissed.
Adkins, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07519,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 22, 2014, ended February 1, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2011, Plaintiff was at an Occupy Wallstreet Protest. He marched with other protestors onto the Brooklyn bridge, escorted by police. The police appeared to signal permission to go onto the bridge, but then began to execute a mass arrest of all of the protestors. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct where he was subjected to derogatory commentary from the police officers in regard to his gender identity. He was handcuffed to a metal bar attached to the wall for approximately 7 hours. Ultimately all charges against the defendant were dismissed.