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, $177,500 total settlements.
Abdullah, Ali vs Cyrus, Ian, et al.
Case # 513634/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 10, 2015
Houston, Arthur vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04993,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2015, ended September 6, 2016
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered residence and arrested Plaintiff and damaged or destroyed property. Plaintiff was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Pistol Ammunition and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana which were later dismissed.
Norris, Eliziah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04605,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended May 26, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2013, plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and taken to the 83rd precinct. At the precinct, plaintiff was left in a cell for a lengthy period of time without food or water. Plaintiff repeatedly pleaded for water but was denied his requests. In the fingerprint area, plaintiff was attacked by defendants including Curley, punching plaintiff in the face and body. Other officers kicked, punched, shoved and stomped plaintiff. A camera was in the area of the incident and plaintiff demanded the video of the incident but was told the camera was not working at the time. At the 83rd precinct, plaintiff requested medical treatment, but was denied. Plaintiff suffered numerous injuries.
Butler, Abraham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2013, ended November 27, 2013
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On two separate occasions, officers busted into Plaintiffs home, placed him under arrest, and charged him with charges that were eventually dismissed. On a third occasion, officers stopped Plaintiff while he was walking down on the street, searched him, slammed his head into the car, arrested him and charged him with Disorderly Conduct which was eventually dismissed.
Clark et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV00243,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers gained forcible entry into the residence of the plaintiffs. A defendant officer in a face mask assaulted plaintiff 1, who was 75 at the time, and plaintiff 2. All Plaintiffs were handcuffed within the premises of Kingsborough Walk. Defendant officers then searched the subject premises. Plaintiffs 1, 2, & 3 were brought to 77th Precinct. The DA ultimately declined to prosecute the charges brought against them. In a separate incident, on 7/13/2011, Plaintiff 4 was arrested at the 77th Precinct, after reporting thereunder claims he was wanted. Threatened by defendant officers, he turned himself in after being told that if he did not, his family would remain imprisoned. The DA later declined to ...
Thompson v. Edgar et al
Case # 12CV05510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint