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 2 known lawsuits, $15,001 total settlements.
C., K. By Mng Daniel, Diedre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00259,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2014, ended July 13, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Third Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, 15-year-old Keston Charles, was chased and apprehended by defendants, Officer Rivera and Officer Franco. As the defendants were completing their control of a housing unit, they were alerted by three witnesses of a teenager who was possibly carrying a real gun. That teenager would later be identified as the plaintiff, Keston Charles. Officer Rivera pursued the fleeing felon followed by Officer Franco. Officer Rivera fired three volleys for a total of sixteen shots before the defendant surrendered, hands over his head, in front of his place of residence.
Shorter v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04793,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation