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 3 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
G.B. By Mng Guillen, Marcia and Guillen, Brittany vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00616,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 30, 2013, ended November 14, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered residence, handcuffed plaintiffs and arrested them.
Vanosten, Javon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300123/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 17, 2013, ended August 20, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Evans v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV10044,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking to his home when he observed several members of the NYPD were running towards him with their weapons drawn yelling "GET DOWN." Plaintiff complied and was searched, which uncovered no drugs or contraband. However, defendants arrested plaintiff and charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.