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 2 known lawsuits, $4,500 total settlements.
Johnson, J-Quan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06915,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 14, 2015
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending a block party and was on crutches after he underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon. Defendant Officers began dispersing the crowd and Plaintiff was crutching away when officer Powell pushed somebody into him, then slapped him. All Officers began to assault him with their fists and batons , causing severe damage to his injury, and dragged him for a block. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and charged with Assault in the Second Degree.
Griffin, Ronnie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04144,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 18, 2013, ended February 28, 2014
$4,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2012, Plaintiff reported a trashcan fire in the vicinity of 177th st and Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan to an off-duty Ambulance. After multiple police vehicle arrived, Defendant Officers searched Plaintiff without his consent. Defendant Lieutenant Barry asked Plaintiff if he wanted to go to the hospital, in which Plaintiff declined. Defendant Officers then tightly place handcuffs on Plaintiff and placed him in a second ambulance and transported him to Harlem Hospital where doctors found no cause to keep Plaintiff. Plaintiff was released from the hospital after several hours and no charges were filed.