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.
'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, $14,500 total settlements.
Mckinney, Lakee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01089,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 5, 2019, ended November 19, 2019
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, Lakee McKinney, sued NYPD through the City of New York for illegal detention, false arrest, excessive force, failure to train, supervise, and discipline officers. On August 27, 2016, McKinney was standing outside of his home when Officers Gerard Cash, Salvatore Merlore, and David Mercado approached him in plain clothing. The officers immediately grabbed McKinney, pinned him against a pole, and searched him. During this encounter Officers punched McKinney, and put him in a potentially lethal illegal chokehold. After the search, the police officers didn't find anything relevant, and they returned to their vehicles without identifying themselves. The plaintiffs CCRB complaints against them were substant...
Alexander, Elijah vs P.O. Cash, Gerard, et al.
Case # 511919/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2018, ended January 31, 2022
Administrative Closing
Scott, Dominick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01760,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2014, ended August 4, 2014
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff and threw him to the ground when he asked why he was being stopped. Officers handcuffed plaintiff, took him to a local precinct, and charged him with OGA, which was ACD'd at arraignments