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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $575,000 total settlements.
Abdel-Hadi, Ahmad vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 151588/2023,
Supreme Court - Richmond, August 31, 2023
Serini, Danielle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00892,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 20, 2019, ended February 21, 2023
$500,000 Settlement
Complaint
O'Hagan v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05597,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$75,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers arrested Plaintiff in the deli where he was working without reason, fastened handcuffs on him too tightly, drove him around for hours, and filed false charges that were later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.