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.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.
Thomas, Shawn Randall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813958/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2021
Henry, Levar T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03450,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 2, 2018
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving and looking for a parking spot when police officers ambushed and arrested him. Plaintiff was indicted with a felony.
Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08132,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2013, ended December 8, 2014
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 27-28, 2012, the plaintiff was stopped by Harry Pell and two other police officers while walking on the street. The officers pushed the plaintiff against a gate and searched his underwear. The plaintiff fear the onset of police brutality and run away to avoid beating by police officers. However, the officers set upon the plaintiff, beat him, and arrested him on charges of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.