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, $71,700 total settlements.
Bates, Steven vs Fleming, Christopher, et al.
Case # 15CV09506,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2016, ended February 24, 2017
$6,700 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff, searched him, tightly handcuffed him, took him to the 25th Precinct, and charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was later dismissed.
Crown v. Fleming et al
Case # 12CV05166,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$65,000 Settlement