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 3 known lawsuits, $35,250 total settlements.
Williams, Nathaniel vs Det. Hirsch, Erik, et al.
Case # 16CV01677,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2016, ended June 13, 2017
$1,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Dec. 4, 2012, plaintiff had a gun pointed at him by and was hit by an unmarked police car by Officer Hirsh. He then ran, when Officer Morales stopped him. He was then told they wanted to question him about a man named Fostor and that plaintiff would not be arrested if plaintiff bought PCP from Fostor. When he said no, plaintiff was told he would be taken to Riker Island for not cooperating. Officers then fabricated false charges against plaintiff, who is not in prison.
Bracey, Bryan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02340,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 28, 2015, ended October 10, 2017
$34,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcefully entered Plaintiffs apartment, searched it, transported to the 77th Precinct, then Central Booking were DA declined to prosecute.
Phillips v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02330,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint