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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Corrica, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 534764/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 5, 2023
Mcallister, Jaire, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04977,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2019, ended October 16, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about September 5, 2016, the defendant P.O.s approached plaintiffs without justification and improperly searched them without any reasonable suspicion. Then the P.O.s assaulted plaintiffs with unreasonable force (and/or stood by and failed to intervene during the attack), handcuffed plaintiffs, and brought them to the 67th Precinct. The P.O.s falsely claimed that they observed plaintiffs committing various crimes and drafted arrest paperwork with the false allegations. The plaintiffs were transported to Kings Central Booking and remained in custody there. The District Attorney initiated criminal proceedings against plaintiffs based on the false evidence given by the P.O.s. All charges against plaintiffs...
Powell, Donna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525478/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 20, 2018
Lyons, Pearla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03123,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 12, 2018, ended May 4, 2022
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff received call that her son was being arrested and found her son handcuffed inside of NYPD vehicle. Defendant Officers called for backup and more officers arrived. Plaintiff took out phone to film her son's arrest and was told to use her phone a few feet away from the scene. One of the Defendant Officers used a taser on Plaintiff's son and when Plaintiff tried to get closer to her son Defendant Sealy violently shoved Plaintiff back. Defendant Officers then rushed Plaintiff and pulled her arms behind her back causing her right elbow to dislocate and used excessive force when handcuffing her. Plaintiff was taken to 67th precinct and asked for medical aid for her elbow, but was denied by Defendant Officer...