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.
'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, $30,000 total settlements.
Johnson, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09477,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended April 16, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 22, 2013, Plaintiff attended his friend’s baby shower on E. 6th Street, Manhattan, NY. Plaintiff and four other individuals drove in a van back home to the Bronx. At E. 212th Street and White Plains Road, in the Bronx, the van was stopped by a NYPD cruiser. Officers ordered the occupants to exit the vehicle, and the occupants immediately complied. Plaintiff and the other occupants were patted down and searched, but no contraband was found. Plaintiff had to urinate, informed the officers, and waited an hour, before saying he had to go, and when he attempted to use a local restaurant bathroom, got tackled, handcuffed and ended up soiling himself. Two of the van passengers were given traffic tickets. Pl...
Evans, Jeniere K. vs Officer Dang, Viet, et al.
Case # 14CV03212,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 29, 2014, ended August 9, 2016
$12,500 Settlement