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.
'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, $84,500 total settlements.
Cruz, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00640,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 17, 2017, ended August 16, 2017
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was getting soda at a local deli when defendants burst into the deli. Allegedly, defendant Hernandez saw the plaintiff holding a Pringles can that had several bags of marijuana removed from it. Plaintiff and a deli employee swear that the plaintiff was nowhere near a Pringles can. Plaintiff was taken to the 32rd precinct where he was strip searched and held for three days before being ROR. The case was dismissed a year later.
Hardwell, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152765/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, March 28, 2013, ended November 30, 2016
$75,000 Settlement