Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $190,500 total settlements.
Walker, Kevin vs Kim, Joon, et al.
Case # 18CV04090,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 7, 2018, ended November 7, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: In May 2016, the Plaintiff, Kevin Walker, was wrongfully indicted for a series of robberies under the Hobbs act. Mr. Walker argued that he was arrested merely because the prosecutors suspected his brother was involved the robberies. The complaint was dismissed with prejudice on December 3, 2020.
Forte, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00560,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2016
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers came to Plaintiff's residence and questioned him about his cell phone. Defendant Officers searched Plaintiff's apartment and his body and found narcotics in his pocket. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to a precinct, questioned, and the DA declined to prosecute him. Plaintiff was then transferred to the White Plains PD. The White Plains PD pressed charges that were not specified and later dismissed.
Jackson et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02715,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$190,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Arrived at the scene "SWAT style" and searched plaintiffs but found no weapons or anything unlawful in their possession. Plaintiffs were taken to 83rd precinct and held for 3 to 6 hours without being told why they were in custody. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with disorderly conduct