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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $222,500 total settlements.
Freites, Lady, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809131/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 30, 2023
Gray, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021486/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 5, 2020
Reyes, Moises vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024457/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 18, 2018, ended August 9, 2019
$85,000 Settlement
Tew, Ra'id vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV09190,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2014, ended June 20, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4th, 2012, Plaintiff was in an "Operation Clean Halls" building as a guest of his then-girlfriend. He was questioned by NYPD officers including Francis Bryant. Despite explaining the situation and having done nothing wrong, he was searched, handcuffed, and arrested and his eye medication taken from him. They refused to knock on his girlfriend's door to verify his claim. The officers took him to the precinct and made false charges against him.
Nelson, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV08646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2013, ended September 9, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Giles v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV00936,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$80,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation